North Dakota

Dunn

4,095
2020 population
1890
first census record
13
census records

About Dunn

Dunn, North Dakota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 159. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,095.

Its recorded population peaked at 9,566 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 57 percent.

On the ground today, 15 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Inkpaduta's Role, Battle of Killdeer Mountain, Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Cavalry Charge Phase, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,095
20103,536
20003,600
19904,005
19804,627
19704,895
19606,350
19507,212
19408,376
19309,566
19208,828
19105,302
1890159
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Dunn

Military engagements that took place in Dunn, North Dakota.

Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Inkpaduta's Role
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Cavalry Charge Phase
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain (1864)
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain (pursuit engagement)
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain Jul 28 1864
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Western Advance (July 28, 1864)
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Sully's 1864 Expedition (July 28, 1864)
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Village Destruction
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain (Sully 1864) — Knife River fight
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Sully's Artillery Assault
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Sully's Pursuit Phase
1864
Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Sitting Bull's First Fight
1864
Killdeer Mountain — Indian Casualties and Village Destruction
1864
Killdeer Mountain Battle 1864
1864

Historic places in Dunn

National Register of Historic Places listings in Dunn, North Dakota.

Saints Peter and Paul Church
New Hradec
Lynch Quarry Site
Redacted
Hutmacher Farm
Manning
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Frequently asked about Dunn

When does Dunn first appear in the US census?
Dunn, North Dakota first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 159.
What is the population of Dunn?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Dunn had a recorded population of 4,095.
When did Dunn's population peak?
Dunn's recorded population peaked at 9,566 in 1930.
Were any battles fought in Dunn?
15 documented military engagements took place in Dunn, including Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Inkpaduta's Role, Battle of Killdeer Mountain, Battle of Killdeer Mountain — Cavalry Charge Phase.
How many historic places are in Dunn?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Dunn, North Dakota.
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