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Dunn Demographics
Location:
| Fayetteville | 20/20 |
| Raleigh | 45/45 |
| Greensboro | 100/100 |
Population:
| 1990 | 2005 | % Change | |
| County | 67,822 | 101,737 | 34% |
| City | 8,962 | 9,712 | 10.3% |
Labor Force:
| Harnett CountyDec 2005 | |
| Employment | 42,993 |
| Unemployment | 2,103 |
| Rate(%) (Dec 2005) | 4.7 |
| High School Graduates (2006) | 75% |
| Community College Resident Enrollment(2004-2005) Harnett County Campus Only | |
| Full-time | 1,007 |
Taxes:
(rates effective as of July 2006)
| City: | $ 0.52 |
| Downtown: | $ 0.12 |
| County: | $ 0.735 |
Last year of Re-evaluation: |
2003 |
Water:
| Distributor | City of Dunn |
| Source | Cape Fear River |
| Maximum Daily Capacity | 8,000,000 |
| Peak Load | 5,600,000 |
Storage Capacity |
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| Elevated | 2,000,000 |
| Ground | 4,000,000 |
Wastewater Treatment:
| Sewer System | Yes |
Treatment Plant |
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| Type | Extended Aeration |
| Capacity | 3,750,000 GPD |
| Available Surplus | 1,250,000 GPD |
| Separate Storm Sewer System | Yes |
| Expansion Plans | North Carolina is a right-to-work state. Details data available upon request. |
Solid Waste Disposal:
| City | County | Private |
| No | Yes | No |
Electricity:
| Power Suppliers | Power Distributors |
| Carolina Power & Light | Carolina Power & Light |
| South River Electric Mem. Corp. | South River Electric Mem. Corp. |
Natural Gas:
| Gas Supplier | Gas Distributor |
| North Carolina Natural Gas Corp. | North Carolina Natural Gas Corp. |
Other Fuels:
| Fuel Oil | Coal | LP Gas |
| Yes | No | Yes |
Highways Serving Area:
| U.S. Primary | US 421, 301 |
| State Primary | NC-55 |
| Nearest Interstate Interchange (min/miles) | |
| I-95 | (in city limits) |
| I-40 | 5/7 |
Railroads:
| CSX Transportation | |
| Piggyback Service | Fayetteville |
| Frequency of Switching Services | Daily |
Bus Service:
| Greyhound, Trailways, In-City Service | |
| Parcel Service | Yes |
| Taxi Service | 2 |
Air Transportation:
| Nearest Commercial Airport (Min/Miles): | |
Fayetteville |
25/25 |
| Airlines | |
| Delta, US Air | |
| Number of flights | 16 |
| Air Freight Service | Yes |
Local Airport |
|
| 5000 feet, paved and lighted | |
| Charter Service Available | |
Waterways:
| Navigable Waterway(s) | N/A |
| Barge Service | No |
Nearest Port and Channel Depth (min/miles) |
|
| Wilmington 38' | 125/95 |
Government:
Form of City Government |
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| Mayor | Council | ||||
| Form of County Government | |||||
| Commissioner | Manager | ||||
Police Department/Sheriff Department |
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City |
53 |
County |
155 FT |
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Fire Department |
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Full-Time |
5 |
Part-Time | 4 |
Volunteer |
25 |
Equipment |
2 Pump//tankers/2 tanker/1 ladder truck/1 service truck/1 brush unit | ||||
| Fire Insurance Rating | ISO 5/9S | ||||
| Services Available Beyond Corporate Limits | Yes | ||||
| Ambulance Services | City/County | ||||
| Rescue Squad | City/County | ||||
| Planning Commission | City/County | ||||
| Zoning Ordinance | City/County | ||||
Financial Institutions:
| Banks | 7 |
Savings & Loans | 0 |
| Industrial Revenue Bond Authority | Yes | ||
Communications:
| Major Newspaper(s) Received | 3 |
| Local Newspaper(s) | 1 |
| Television Networks Received | 5 |
| Telephone Service | 1 |
| Local Radio Station(s) | 4 |
Climate:
Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
|
| Annual Average | 62.0° |
| Monthly Average January | 39.0° |
| Monthly Average June | 78° |
| Rainfall | 48.0 inches |
| Snowfall | 2.6 inches |
| Elevation | 325 feet |
Community Facilities:
Churches Available in Area: |
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| Protestant | 93 | ||
| Jewish | 0 | ||
| Catholic | 1 | ||
| Other | 3 | ||
| Local Motels/Rooms | 12/828 | ||
| Bed & Breakfast | 1/3 | ||
| Shopping Centers | 6 | ||
| (Five retail store minimum) | |||
Recreation Programs |
City/County |
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Swimming Pools |
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Private |
3 | Public |
1 |
Tennis Courts |
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Private |
5 | Public |
5 |
Golf Courses |
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Private |
2 | Public |
2 |
Country Clubs |
2 | ||
YMCA |
0 | YWCA |
0 |
Movie Theaters |
2 | ||
Parks |
3 | ||
Cultural Activities:
(Auditoriums, Museums, Etc.)
Dunn Community Center
Dunn Erwin Trail
Dunn Recreation Center
Stewart Theatre
General William C. Lee Airborne Museum
Averasboro Battlefield & Museum
Scott Concert Hall
Cape Fear River
Raven Rock State Park
Ellis Theatre
Medical Facilities
| Hospital | 1 |
| Beds | 101 |
| Physicians | 81 FT, 31 Consultants |
| Clinics | 3 |
| Kidney Center | 1 |
| Dentist | 8 |
Education:
Consolidated System |
Yes | ||
County School System |
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Elementary and Junior High |
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schools |
22 |
teachers |
937 |
students |
12,523 | ||
High School |
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schools |
4 |
teachers |
364 |
students |
5,180 |
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Private |
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parochial |
3 | Non-Parochial |
1 |
Nearest Community Colleges/Technical Institutes
(min/miles)
| Johnston County Community College | 20/20 |
| Central Carolina Community College Harnett County Campus | 15/12 |
Nearest Colleges/Universities
(min/miles)
| Campbell University | 15/10 |
| Methodist College | 30/25 |
| Fayetteville State University | 30/25 |
| N.C. State University | 50/42 |
Economic Development Program:
| County Development Program | Yes |
| Local Development Corporation | Yes |
| Chamber of Commerce | City |
Industrial Park Properities:
| Name | Size (Acres) |
| Alphin-Perdie Industrial Site | 42 |
| C.L. Tart Industrial Site | 35 |
| Edgerton Park | 137 |
| (Certified) Phase 1 & 2 (Zoned or Restricted with Utilities |
Major Employers:
| Name | Products/Services | # of Employees | Year Est. | Union |
| Alphin Brothers | Portion Pak/Seafood Service | 65 | 1950 | no |
| Betsy Johnson Hospital | Regional Hospital | 650 | 1940 | no |
| Carolina Precast Concrete | Precast manholes, Utility Structures | 90 | 1983 | no |
| Daily Record, The | Newspaper | 50 | 1950 | no |
| Eastern Building Components | Roof & Floor Truss | 75 | 1996 | no |
| Energy Conversion Systems | Carbon Brushes and Commutator | 470 | 1966 | no |
| Food Lion Dist Center | Warehouse Distribution | 760 | 1987 | no |
| Godwin Manufacturing Co. | Truck Bodies, Trailer Hoists | 150 | 1966 | no |
| Gray Metal South | Sheet Metal Duct for heating and cooling | 130 | 1997 | no |
| Machine & Welding Supply | Welding & Industrial Gases & supplies | 200 | 1932 | no |
| Moody Dunbar Foods | Cannery-Seasonal | 62/250 | 1953 | no |
| Southeastern Transformer | Electrical Transformers - repair & sell | 52 | 1974 | no |
| Walmart | Retail Department Store | 420 | 1988 | no |
| Warren Oil Co. | Oil Processors and Distributor | 85 | 1976 | no |
Market Area Estimated: 94,500
Traffic Count - 2004
Interstate 95 - 45,000
US Highway 421 - 25,000
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