Dunn County, Wisconsin
Dunn County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Dunn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,857 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 45,452 inhabitants. Its county seat is Menomonie. The county was created 172 years ago in 1853.
County Snapshot
Dunn County at a glance
Dunn County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
MenomoniePopulation 3,503
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Dunn County
| Population | 45,452 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from | Dunn County |
| Area | 2238 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.9466,-91.8964 |
| Named for | Charles Dunn |
| Altitude | 892 feet / 272 meters |
| Capital | Menomonie |
| Establishment | January 01, 1854 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:51:08 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 49℉ Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Dunn County is located at 44°56'48"N 91°53'47"W (44.9465900, -91.8964100). It has 6 neighbors: Barron County, Eau Claire County, Pepin County, Pierce County, Polk County and Saint Croix County.
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The largest city of Dunn County is Menomonie with a population of 3,503. Other cities include, Red Cedar population 2,244, Elk Mound population 1,928, Eau Galle population 1,250 and Colfax population 1,244. See all Dunn County cities & populated places.
Dunn County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dunn County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Menomonie | 3,503 | City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U. |
| Red Cedar | 2,244 | Civil town in Dunn County, Wisconsin |
| Tainter Lake | 2,242 | Census designated place |
| Elk Mound | 1,928 | Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin |
| Eau Galle | 1,250 | Human settlement in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Colfax | 1,244 | Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin |
| Boyceville | 1,124 | Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Weston | 638 | Civil town in Dunn County, Wisconsin |
| Rock Falls | 604 | Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Sand Creek | 582 | Human settlement in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Rusk | 515 | A city in Dunn County, Wisconsin |
| Wheeler | 353 | Village in Dunn County |
| Knapp | 307 | Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin |
| Ridgeland | 276 | Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin |
| Downing | 262 | Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin |
Weather
A chance of rain showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, wi...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Dunn County
Official Website- Menomonie
Demographics
The population of Dunn County increased by 3.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,857 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,800 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,806 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 44,046 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 44,075 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 44,267 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 44,354 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 44,714 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,091 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,368 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 45,452 | 0.18% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Dunn County, North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 4,465 people.
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