Dunn County, WI

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2021 Population

45,254

0.5% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.3

0.57% 1-year increase

N/A Poverty Rate

13.3%

N/A 1-year N/A

2021 Median Household Income

$64,420

8.11% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$180,600

4.7% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

24,008

1.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Dunn County, WI had a population of 45.3k people with a median age of 35.3 and a median household income of $64,420. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Dunn County, WI grew from 45,029 to 45,254, a 0.5% increase and its median household income grew from $59,588 to $64,420, a 8.11% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Dunn County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.01%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.765%).

None of the households in Dunn County, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Dunn County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Dunn County, WI are University of Wisconsin-Stout (1,777 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Dunn County, WI was $180,600, and the homeownership rate was 65.3%.

Most people in Dunn County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Dunn County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Dunn County, WI borders Barron County, WI, Chippewa County, WI, Eau Claire County, WI, Pepin County, WI, Pierce County, WI, Polk County, WI, and St. Croix County, WI.

United States Wisconsin Menomonie, WI

Population & Diversity

Dunn County, WI is home to a population of 45.3k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.04% of Dunn County, WI residents were born outside of the country (1.38k people).

In 2021, there were 30.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.6k people) in Dunn County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.36k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 862 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Dunn County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Dunn County, WI was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Dunn County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Dunn County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
41.6k ± 55
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.36k ± 132
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
862 ± 142

2.09%

Hispanic Population

948 people

2.09% of the people in Dunn County, WI are hispanic (948 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Dunn County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

3.04%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.38k people

2.94%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.32k people

As of 2021, 3.04% of Dunn County, WI residents (1.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Dunn County, WI was 2.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Dunn County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
758 ± 133
Gulf War (2001-)
436 ± 116
Gulf War (1990s)
308 ± 87

Dunn County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Dunn County, WI employs 24k people. The largest industries in Dunn County, WI are Manufacturing (4,204 people), Retail Trade (3,260 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,114 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,196), Public Administration ($59,300), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($56,250).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

24k

2021 Value

± 895

1.14%

1 Year growth

± 5.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dunn County, WI grew at a rate of 1.14%, from 23.7k employees to 24k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Dunn County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,634 people), Production Occupations (2,442 people), and Management Occupations (2,322 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Dunn County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

24k

2021 Value

± 895

1.14%

1 Year growth

± 5.25%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Dunn County, WI grew at a rate of 1.14%, from 23.7k employees to 24k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Dunn County, WI, are Manufacturing (4,204 people), Retail Trade (3,260 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,114 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Dunn County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Dunn County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,038

Median earning men ± $1,888

$29,269

Median earning women ± $1,330

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,795), Public Administration ($63,000), and Information ($62,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,192), Construction ($53,333), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,520).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

293
Manufacturing
226
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
223
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$494k
Manufacturing
$88.3k
Wholesale Trade
$85.9k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dunn County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 56% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.56%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.56%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Dunn County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 56% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Dunn County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Dunn County, WI awarded 1,777 degrees. The student population of Dunn County, WI in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 4,139 male students and 3,556 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Dunn County, WI are White (1,555 and 89.4%), followed by Asian (65 and 3.74%), Hispanic or Latino (48 and 2.76%), and Two or More Races (36 and 2.07%).

The largest universities in Dunn County, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Stout (1,777 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Dunn County, WI are General Business Administration & Management (119 and 6.7%), General Education (89 and 5.01%), and Operations Management & Supervision (85 and 4.78%).

The median tuition cost in Dunn County, WI for a public four year colleges is $7,014 for in-state students and $15,281 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Dunn County, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,695 (53.8% men and 46.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,695 students enrolled in Dunn County, WI, 53.8% men and 46.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,542 records, of which 46.6% were women and 53.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Mechanical Engineering
71 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
115 degrees awarded
Operations Management & Supervision
85 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Dunn County, WI was Mechanical Engineering with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Dunn County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,777 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Stout with 1,777 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 897 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Dunn County, WI, which is 1.02 times more than the 880 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,555 degrees mean that there were 23.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 65 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,014) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,539) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($426) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Dunn County, WI was $180,600 in 2021, which is 0.737 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $172,500 to $180,600, a 4.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Dunn County, WI is 65.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Dunn County, WI have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Dunn County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Dunn County, WI is $64,420. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Dunn County, WI was Census Tract 9703 with a value of $77,533, followed by Census Tract 9704 and Census Tract 9706, with respective values of $75,139 and $68,594.

In 2022, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dunn County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.707%.

Housing

Property

$180,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,301

$11,282

Median Property Taxes

±$468

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Dunn County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Dunn County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.3%

Homeownership

2021

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 65.3% of the housing units in Dunn County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Dunn County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9703
Census Tract 9704
Census Tract 9706

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Dunn County, WI was Census Tract 9703 with a value of $77,533, followed by Census Tract 9704 and Census Tract 9706, with respective values of $75,139 and $68,594.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Dunn County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,420

Median Household Income

± $2,278

17.3k

Number of Households

± 718

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.3k households in Dunn County, WI grew to $64,420 from the previous year's value of $59,588.

The following chart displays the households in Dunn County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Dunn County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Worked At Home (7.62%)
Walked (6.33%)

In 2021, 77.9% of workers in Dunn County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.62%) and those who walked to work (6.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Dunn County, WI have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Dunn County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Dunn County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Dunn County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Dunn County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Dunn County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.707%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Dunn County, WI (49.1k out of 368k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Dunn County, WI is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.7% of the children was living in poverty in Dunn County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 160 in Dunn County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 72.2 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.1% of the population of Dunn County, WI has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 1.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Dunn County, WI see 1418 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.87% decrease from the previous year (1556 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2841 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 529 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,418 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Dunn County, WI

Primary care physicians in Dunn County, WI see an average of 1,418 patients per year. This represents a 8.87% decrease from the previous year (1,556 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Dunn County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 27.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 15% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.9%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

11.4%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

1.42%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Dunn County, WI declined by 12.8% from 6.76% to 5.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Dunn County, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51 in Dunn County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dunn County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.7% in Dunn County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Dunn County, WI.

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