Dunn County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026
Dunn County, Wisconsin has a population of 45,527, the 33rd most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $74,824 and the median home value is $243,200. The poverty rate is 10.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Dunn County Quick Facts
How Dunn County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,349 | 45,527 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $71,785 | $74,824 | +4.2% |
| Median home value | $226,200 | $243,200 | +7.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 37 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Dunn County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menomonie | 16,539 | $56,889 | 17.7% | $220,800 |
| Tainter Lake | 2,609 | $105,781 | 8.4% | $299,800 |
| Colfax | 1,370 | $61,762 | 12.3% | $173,500 |
| Elk Mound | 1,096 | $66,875 | 12.2% | $150,000 |
| Boyceville | 1,083 | $59,464 | 16.3% | $163,700 |
| Knapp | 532 | $66,250 | 14.5% | $118,800 |
| Wheeler | 316 | $83,750 | 10.4% | $150,700 |
| Ridgeland | 313 | $40,156 | 18.3% | $122,200 |
| Downsville | 305 | $86,875 | 7.7% | $200,000 |
| Downing | 271 | $61,875 | 6.3% | $168,300 |
| Rock Falls | 169 | $82,083 | 7.7% | $166,700 |
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Population Overview
Dunn County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 45,527. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dunn County is 36.1 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dunn County is $74,824. This is 3% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.7%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $243,200. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Dunn County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 8.0%.
Education
29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Dunn County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dunn County, Wisconsin?
Dunn County has a population of 45,527, making it the 33rd most populous county in Wisconsin.
What is the median income in Dunn County?
The median household income in Dunn County is $74,824 with a poverty rate of 10.7%.
How many cities are in Dunn County, Wisconsin?
Dunn County contains 11 Census-designated places.