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Dunn County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Dunn County, Wisconsin has a population of 45,349, the 32nd most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $71,785 and the median home value is $226,200. The poverty rate is 10.7%.

Dunn County Quick Facts

Population 45,349
Median Household Income $71,785
Median Home Value $226,200
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Median Age 35.8 years
Homeownership Rate 66.5%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.2%
High School Graduation 94.5%
Cities/Places 9
Population 45,349 32nd of 72
Median Income $71,785 5% lower state
Poverty Rate 10.7%
Unemployment 4.2%

Economy & Housing

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
67.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

17out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Dunn County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Menomonie city16,548$54,58718.4%$203,800
Colfax village1,344$59,84213.8%$157,000
Boyceville village1,200$55,97216.1%$158,200
Elk Mound village1,103$62,16711.9%$142,500
Knapp village504$59,16715.9%$105,000
Ridgeland village288$37,81320.1%$114,000
Wheeler village262$73,75013.4%$112,500
Downing village250$60,9384.0%$163,900
Eland village235$61,25016.6%$115,800

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Population Overview

Dunn County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 45,349. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dunn County is 35.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dunn County is $71,785. This is 5% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $226,200. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dunn County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

29.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dunn County, Wisconsin?

Dunn County has a population of 45,349, making it the 32nd most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Dunn County?

The median household income in Dunn County is $71,785 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.

How many cities are in Dunn County, Wisconsin?

Dunn County contains 9 Census-designated places.