Dunn, Dunn County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dunn, Wisconsin
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Dunn Town Hall
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Location of Dunn, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.1 sq mi (147.8 km2) |
| • Land | 55.7 sq mi (144.3 km2) |
| • Water | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,492 |
| • Density | 26.8/sq mi (10.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-21150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583106 |
Dunn is a small town located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,492 people lived there. Two smaller communities, Downsville and Dunnville, are also part of the town of Dunn.
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About Dunn, Wisconsin
Dunn is a quiet place in Wisconsin. It is known for its natural beauty and peaceful environment. The town is part of Dunn County, which is in the western part of Wisconsin.
How Big is Dunn?
Dunn covers an area of about 57.1 square miles (147.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 55.7 square miles (144.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.4 square miles (3.5 square kilometers), is water, like lakes or rivers.
People Living in Dunn
The number of people living in Dunn has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,315 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,492 | 13.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,524 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 1,603 | 5.2% | |
Who Lives in Dunn?
In 2000, there were 1,492 people living in Dunn. These people made up 540 households and 389 families. The town had about 26.8 people per square mile (10.3 per square kilometer).
Most people in Dunn were White (about 98%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
About 38.9% of the households in Dunn had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.72 people, and the average family had about 3.22 people.
Age Groups in Dunn
The people in Dunn are of different ages:
- About 29.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Dunn was 35 years old.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Dunn was about $45,043 per year. For families, the average income was about $50,114 per year. The average income per person in the town was $16,429.
About 10.5% of the people in Dunn lived below the poverty line. This included about 9.8% of those under 18 and 14.9% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Dunn (condado de Dunn, Wisconsin) para niños
