Chippewa Valley Times

Of the 45,254 citizens living in Dunn County in 2021, 97.4% said they were only one race, while 2.6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Dunn County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 93% or 42,070 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3% and totaled 1,364 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Dunn County is 1.8% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Dunn County.

	Estimated Total
White	42,070
Asian	1,364
Multiracial	1,190
African American	350
Some Other Race	185
American Indian or Alaska Native	82
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	13

Source: US Census Bureau