Nunn, Colorado

Nunn is a Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The population was 416 at the 2010 census.

Town of Nunn, Colorado
Town
Looking west from Logan Street towards U.S. 85 in Nunn, Colorado
Location of Nunn in Weld County, Colorado.
Coordinates: 40°42′14″N 104°46′51″W
Country United States
State Colorado
County[1]Weld
Incorporated (town)March 28, 1908[2]
Government
 • TypeStatutory Town[1]
 • MayorTom Bender
 • Mayor Pro TemJulie jensen
Area
 • Total3.82 sq mi (9.89 km2)
 • Land3.82 sq mi (9.89 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)  0.0%
Elevation5,177 ft (1,578 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total416
 • Estimate 
(2018)[5]
463
 • Density118.06/sq mi (45.58/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code[6]
80648
Area code(s)970
FIPS code08-55045
GNIS feature ID0204688
Websitewww.nunncolorado.com

A post office called Nunn has been in operation since 1905.[7] The town was named after Tom Nunn, who was credited with preventing a nearby train wreck.[8]

Geography
Old Municipal Hall in Nunn, Colorado (Museum Now).

Nunn is located at 40°42′14″N 104°46′51″W.[9] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), all of it land.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1910143—
19201494.2%
193019631.5%
1940190−3.1%
1950182−4.2%
196022825.3%
197026918.0%
19802959.7%
19903249.8%
200047145.4%
2010416−11.7%
Est. 2018463[5]11.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 471 people, 158 households, and 118 families residing in the town. The population density was 266.7 people per square mile (102.7/km²). There were 174 housing units at an average density of 98.5 per square mile (38.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 78.98% White, 0.42% African American, 1.91% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 14.86% from other races, and 3.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 24.84% of the population.

There were 158 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.7% were non-families. 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.50.

In the town, the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,714, and the median income for a family was $40,357. Males had a median income of $27,292 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,769. About 17.2% of families and 19.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Welcome Sign

Nunn is the home of Greenfaith Ministry, the nation's first cannabis sacrament church and charity.[12]

About a third of the town's budget is generated by citations written by its police department.[13]

See also

References
  1. "Active Colorado Municipalities". State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs. Archived from the original on 2009-12-12. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
  2. "Colorado Municipal Incorporations". State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. 2004-12-01. Retrieved 2007-09-02.
  3. "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 25, 2017.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 21, 2020.
  6. "ZIP Code Lookup". United States Postal Service. Archived from the original (JavaScript/HTML) on January 1, 2008. Retrieved November 26, 2007.
  7. "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  8. Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 37.
  9. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. "Another Tax Exempt Marijuana Church". Forbes. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  13. Jones, Tim (22 October 2015). [*Charlack Police Department "Police Agencies Fold in St. Louis Area as Ticket Blitzes Stop"] Check |url= value (help). Bloomberg. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
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