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Dunn

North Carolina · 8,814 residents (2025 est.) · 7.078 sq mi
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Dunn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,830. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,559
−7%since 2000
from 9,196 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,209 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
+10%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,814 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Dunn
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,830
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,550 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,496
+90%since 2000
from $19,178 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.568
+14%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+51%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(4,948)
Black41.2%(3,787)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(206)
Asian0.6%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(5,973)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(4,300)
Black32.6%(2,793)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(988)
Asian0.6%(54)
Other5%(424)
Diversity Score78.2%(6,690)
Diversity Score
78
+20%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 6.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dunn, North Carolina?

Dunn, North Carolina has about 8,559 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dunn, North Carolina?

The typical household in Dunn, North Carolina earns about $46,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dunn, North Carolina expensive?

In Dunn, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $193,900, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Dunn, North Carolina?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dunn, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dunn, North Carolina?

About 19.7% of people in Dunn, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dunn, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Dunn, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 223 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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