Bar Nunn is a town in
Natrona County
Natrona County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 79,955, making it the second-most populous county in Wyoming. Its county seat is Casper.
Natrona County comprises the Casper, WY ...
,
Wyoming
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, United States. It is a part of the
Casper, Wyoming
Casper is a city in, and the county seat of, Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. Casper is the second-largest city in the state, with the population at 59,038 as of the 2020 census. Only Cheyenne, the state capital, is larger. Casper is nic ...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
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. The population was 2,213 at the
2010 census. It was incorporated in 1980.
The town was constructed around the runways of
Wardwell Airport Wardwell may refer to: People
* Allen Wardwell (1873–1953), American attorney
** Davis Polk & Wardwell
* Daniel Wardwell (1791–1878), American politician
* Samuel Wardwell (1643-1692), a man accused of witchcraft during the Salem witch trials
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, Casper's original airport, which was later replaced by
Casper–Natrona County International Airport
Casper–Natrona County International Airport is northwest of Casper, in Natrona County, Wyoming. Before December 19, 2007 the airport was called Natrona County International Airport.
Scheduled passenger service is offered by SkyWest Airli ...
.
History
Bar Nunn was founded in the 1970s by Romie Nunn, and named for him.
Geography
Bar Nunn is located at (42.913444, -106.347054).
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
2010 census
At the
2010 census there were 2,213 people, 748 households, and 605 families in the town. The population density was . There were 761 housing units at an average density of . The
racial makup of the town was 93.4% White, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.2%.
Of the 748 households 49.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.1% were non-families. 12.8% of households were one person and 2.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the town was 30.5 years. 32.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 6% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
2000 census
At the
2000 census there were 936 people, 315 households, and 252 families in the town. The population density was 458.6 people per square mile (177.2/km). There were 339 housing units at an average density of 166.1 per square mile (64.2/km). The
racial makup of the town was 93.80% White, 0.53% African American, 1.18% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.53% Pacific Islander, 2.03% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.81%.
Of the 315 households 46.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 13.3% of households were one person and 1.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.97 and the average family size was 3.26.
The age distribution was 33.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.6 males.
The median household income was $40,313 and the median family income was $42,000. Males had a median income of $32,431 versus $18,636 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,045. About 8.0% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the
poverty line
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, including 16.2% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public education in the town of Bar Nunn is provided by
Natrona County School District #1.
Recent growth
In 2006, Bar Nunn led the state of Wyoming in population growth. Between 2005 and 2006, the community saw an estimated 18.6 percent increase in population –- up to 1,527 in 2006. That was a 63% increase over the census count in 2000.
Town leads state in growth, Bar Nunn
- Casper Star Tribune
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It is Wyoming's largest print newspaper, with a daily circulation of 23,760 and a Sunday circulation of 21,041. The ''Star-Tribune'' ...
, June 29, 2007 The large growth in Bar Nunn and Natrona County
Natrona County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 79,955, making it the second-most populous county in Wyoming. Its county seat is Casper.
Natrona County comprises the Casper, WY ...
has been attributed to a boom in Wyoming's energy sector.
See also
*List of municipalities in Wyoming
Wyoming is a state in the Western United States. According to the 2020 United States Census, Wyoming is the least populous state with inhabitants but the 9th largest by land area spanning of land. Wyoming has 23 counties and 99 incorporate ...
References
External links
Town of Bar Nunn, Wyoming
– Official site.
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Towns in Natrona County, Wyoming
Towns in Wyoming
1980 establishments in Wyoming