Chippewa County, Wisconsin

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Chippewa County
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Chippewa County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 66,100. Its county seat is Chippewa Falls. The county was founded in 1845 and is named after the Ojibwe people, also known as the Chippewa.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,041 square miles (2,700 km²), of which 1,008 square miles (2,610 km²) is land and 33 square miles (85 km²) (3.2%) is water. The county is part of the Eau Claire metropolitan area.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 66,100 people, 26,000 households, and 17,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 65.6 people per square mile (25.3/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

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Chippewa County is served by several school districts, including the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District, the Bloomer School District, and the Cornell School District. Higher education is provided by institutions such as the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Chippewa County is diverse, with significant contributions from agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The county is known for its dairy farming, and it is home to several large manufacturing companies.

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