Dunmor, Kentucky

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Dunmor, Kentucky
Census-designated place
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Dunmor
Coordinates: 37°4′25″N86°59′46″W / 37.07361°N 86.99611°W / 37.07361; -86.99611
Country United States
State Kentucky
Counties Muhlenberg, Logan
Area
[1]
 • Total2.61 sq mi (6.76 km2)
 • Land2.60 sq mi (6.72 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
591 ft (180 m)
Population
 (2020) [2]
 • Total322
 • Density124.04/sq mi (47.89/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
42339 (Dunmor)
42256 (Lewisburg)
FIPS code 21-23014
GNIS feature ID491320 [3]

Dunmor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Muhlenberg and Logan counties, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 322. [2]

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History

A post office was established in the community in 1884. [4] The name "Dunmor" may have come from either colonial politician Lord Dunmore, [5] or the local Dunn family. [6]

Geography

Dunmor is located in southern Muhlenberg County, with a portion extending south into Logan County. U.S. Route 431 passes through the community, leading north 18 miles (29 km) to Central City and south the same distance to Russellville.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Dunmor CDP has a total area of 2.61 square miles (6.8 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.54%, are water. [1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2010 317—
2020 3221.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dunmor has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Kentucky". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "P1. Race – Dunmor CDP, Kentucky: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dunmor, Kentucky
  4. ↑ "Muhlenberg County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  5. ↑ Anderson, Bobby (September 9, 2007). "Sandy Called These Names". Leader-News. p. A12. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  6. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 86. ISBN   0813126312 . Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. ↑ Climate Summary for Dunmor, Kentucky


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