Dunn County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dunn County
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Dunn County Government Center, Menomonie
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Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Wisconsin |
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| Founded | 1857 | |
| Named for | Charles Dunn | |
| Seat | Menomonie | |
| Largest city | Menomonie | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 864 sq mi (2,240 km2) | |
| • Land | 850 sq mi (2,200 km2) | |
| • Water | 14 sq mi (40 km2) 1.6% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 45,440 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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45,794  |
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| • Density | 53.4/sq mi (20.6/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Congressional district | 3rd | |
Dunn County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 45,440. Its county seat is Menomonie. Dunn County comprises the Menomonie Micropolitan Statistical Area and is included in the Eau Claire-Menomonie, WI Combined Statistical Area.
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History
Dunn county was founded in 1854 from Chippewa County and organized in 1857. It is named for Charles Dunn, the territory's first chief justice.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 864 square miles (2,240 km2), of which 850 square miles (2,200 km2) is land and 14 square miles (36 km2) (1.6%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Barron County - north
- Chippewa County - east
- Eau Claire County - southeast
- Pepin County - south
- Pierce County - southwest
- Polk County - northwest
- Saint Croix County - west
Major highways
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Railroads
Buses
- Dunn County Transit
- List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin
Airports
- Menomonie Municipal Airport (KLUM) serves the county and surrounding communities.
- Boyceville Municipal Airport (3T3) enhances county service.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 2,704 | — | |
| 1870 | 9,488 | 250.9% | |
| 1880 | 16,817 | 77.2% | |
| 1890 | 22,664 | 34.8% | |
| 1900 | 25,043 | 10.5% | |
| 1910 | 25,260 | 0.9% | |
| 1920 | 26,970 | 6.8% | |
| 1930 | 27,037 | 0.2% | |
| 1940 | 27,375 | 1.3% | |
| 1950 | 27,341 | −0.1% | |
| 1960 | 26,156 | −4.3% | |
| 1970 | 29,154 | 11.5% | |
| 1980 | 34,314 | 17.7% | |
| 1990 | 35,909 | 4.6% | |
| 2000 | 39,858 | 11.0% | |
| 2010 | 43,857 | 10.0% | |
| 2020 | 45,440 | 3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010 2020 |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 45,440. The population density was 53.4 people per square mile (20.6 people/km2). There were 18,693 housing units at an average density of 22.0 units per square mile (8.5 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.7% White, 3.2% Asian, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 3.8% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Communities
City
Villages
Towns
Census-designated places
- Downsville
- Tainter Lake
Unincorporated communities
Ghost towns/neighborhoods
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Dunn (Wisconsin) para niños
