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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dunn

North Carolina · 9,196 residents · 7.078 sq mi
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Dunn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,550. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $78,100. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,196
+10%since 1990
from 8,336 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,299 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,178 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+6%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Dunn
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,550
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,209 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,178
+82%since 1990
from $10,522 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
55.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
44.3% rent
2.7
−2%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(4,863)
Black41.2%(3,435)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(38)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score61.8%(5,152)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(4,948)
Black41.2%(3,787)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(206)
Asian0.6%(54)
Diversity Score64.9%(5,973)
65
+5%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+1%since 1990
from 17.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Dunn, North Carolina?

Dunn, North Carolina has about 9,196 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Dunn, North Carolina earns about $28,550 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 $78,100, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Dunn, North Carolina?

About 16.8% 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 23.5% 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 860 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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