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Dunn, NC

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Dunn, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

8,559population

43.2median age

This community is a community of 8,559 with a median age of 43.2. The population is predominantly White (50.2%) with a significant Black community (32.6%). Median household income is $46,830. 87.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 20.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 54%, with a median home value of $193,900.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

50.2%4,300

Black

32.6%2,793

Hispanic/Latino

11.5%988

Two or More

4%342

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%62

Asian

0.6%54

Other

0.2%20

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%272

High School Diploma

28.6%1,714

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%483

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%849

Associate's Degree

11.7%701

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%786

Master's Degree

5.8%347

Professional Degree

1.6%98

Doctorate

0.4%24

HS or Higher

87.9%

BA or Higher

20.9%

Graduate+

7.8%

Housingi

$193,900median home value

$788median rent

54%homeownership

4,229total units

11.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 54%

Renter 46%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.2%126

$50K–$100K

11.4%231

$100K–$150K

11.2%227

$150K–$200K

23.9%485

$200K–$300K

27.7%562

$300K–$500K

16.3%331

$500K–$1M

2.2%45

$1M+

0.9%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

513

$500–$750

232

$750–$1,000

450

$1,000–$1,250

243

$1,250–$1,500

100

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%36

2010–2019

2.2%92

2000–2009

6.2%262

1990–1999

9.8%416

1980–1989

15.1%640

1970–1979

22%929

1960–1969

14.8%626

1950–1959

12.8%543

1940–1949

5.9%251

1939 or earlier

10.3%434

Heating Fuel

Electricity

61.1%2,294

Utility Gas

36.3%1,363

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%61

Fuel Oil

0.4%16

No Fuel

0.4%16

Wood

0.1%3

Household Economyi

$46,830median household income

$36,496per capita income

19.3%poverty rate

3.2%unemployment

3,767labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.5%280

$10K–$15K

10.6%399

$15K–$20K

4.7%177

$20K–$25K

2.8%104

$25K–$30K

5%187

$30K–$35K

8%300

$35K–$40K

5.5%208

$40K–$45K

4.3%160

$45K–$50K

3.7%138

$50K–$60K

9.8%366

$60K–$75K

7.1%267

$75K–$100K

12.7%475

$100K–$125K

6.6%247

$125K–$150K

5.2%195

$150K–$200K

2.2%83

$200K+

4.4%167

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

404

Residentsi

721

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing143 homes92% occupied$493/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes80% occupied$408/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8149 homes87% occupied$325/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC23 homes99% occupied$380/mo rent

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $46,830/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

72.5%

Very low income$14K–$23K/yr

19.8%

Low income$23K–$37K/yr

5.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $37K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

79% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73.3% of subsidized households are minority

16.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4725.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

220

Guatemala

Philippines

Poland

China

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,595

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,639

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

505(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured