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Dunn, NC


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Dunn, North Carolina

Dunn, North Carolina, in Harnett county, is 23 miles NE of Fayetteville, North Carolina (center to center) and 32 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city is home to some 9,196 residents.

The People and Families of Dunn

In Dunn, about 45% of adults are married. Dunn somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the city than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Dunn.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dunn had a median family income of $39,521.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Dunn. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Dunn Housing

According to the 2000 census, 56% of the housing in Dunn was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Dunn, 93% of commuters drive to work. People in the city expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.

High Points

Dunn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Dunn Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Dunn, NC

Comparing Dunn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size35
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime11

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