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| county = Pepin County<br />
| state = Wisconsin<br />
| founded = 1858<br />
| seat = [[Durand, Wisconsin|Durand]]<br />
| largest_city = Durand<br />
| area_total_sq_mi = 249<br />
| area_land_sq_mi = 232<br />
| area_water_sq_mi = 17<br />
| area_percentage = 6.8%<br />
| population_as_of = 2020<br />
| population_total = 7,469<br />
| population_density_sq_mi = 32.2<br />
| time_zone = Central<br />
| web = [http://www.co.pepin.wi.us/ www.co.pepin.wi.us]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Pepin County''' is a county located in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Wisconsin]]. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,469, making it the fourth-least populous county in Wisconsin. Its [[county seat]] is [[Durand, Wisconsin|Durand]]. The county was created in 1858 and named after the French explorer [[Jean Pepin du Cardonnets]].<br />
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== History ==<br />
Pepin County was established in 1858 from portions of [[Dunn County, Wisconsin|Dunn County]]. The county is named after [[Jean Pepin du Cardonnets]], a French explorer who was one of the first Europeans to explore the area.<br />
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== Geography ==<br />
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the county has a total area of 249 square miles (640 km²), of which 232 square miles (600 km²) is land and 17 square miles (44 km²) (6.8%) is water. The county is characterized by its rolling hills, river valleys, and rich agricultural land.<br />
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=== Adjacent counties ===<br />
* [[Pierce County, Wisconsin|Pierce County]] - northwest<br />
* [[Dunn County, Wisconsin|Dunn County]] - north<br />
* [[Eau Claire County, Wisconsin|Eau Claire County]] - east<br />
* [[Buffalo County, Wisconsin|Buffalo County]] - south<br />
* [[Wabasha County, Minnesota|Wabasha County, Minnesota]] - west<br />
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== Demographics ==<br />
As of the 2020 census, there were 7,469 people, 3,000 households, and 2,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 32.2 people per square mile (12.4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], with small percentages of other races.<br />
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== Communities ==<br />
=== City ===<br />
* [[Durand, Wisconsin|Durand]] (county seat)<br />
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=== Villages ===<br />
* [[Pepin, Wisconsin|Pepin]]<br />
* [[Stockholm, Wisconsin|Stockholm]]<br />
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=== Towns ===<br />
* [[Albany, Pepin County, Wisconsin|Albany]]<br />
* [[Durand (town), Wisconsin|Durand]]<br />
* [[Frankfort, Pepin County, Wisconsin|Frankfort]]<br />
* [[Lima, Pepin County, Wisconsin|Lima]]<br />
* [[Pepin (town), Wisconsin|Pepin]]<br />
* [[Stockholm (town), Wisconsin|Stockholm]]<br />
* [[Waterville, Pepin County, Wisconsin|Waterville]]<br />
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=== Unincorporated communities ===<br />
* [[Barry Corner, Wisconsin|Barry Corner]]<br />
* [[Caryville, Wisconsin|Caryville]]<br />
* [[Ella, Wisconsin|Ella]]<br />
* [[Porcupine, Wisconsin|Porcupine]]<br />
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== Government and Politics ==<br />
Pepin County is governed by a board of supervisors, with representatives elected from each of the county's districts. The county government provides various services including law enforcement, road maintenance, and public health.<br />
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== Education ==<br />
Pepin County is served by several school districts, including the [[Durand-Arkansaw School District]] and the [[Pepin Area School District]]. The county also has access to higher education institutions in nearby counties.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
Major highways in Pepin County include [[U.S. Route 10 in Wisconsin|U.S. Highway 10]] and [[Wisconsin Highway 35]]. The county is also served by several county highways and local roads.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of counties in Wisconsin]]<br />
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Pepin County, Wisconsin]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [http://www.co.pepin.wi.us/ Official website]<br />
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[[Category:Pepin County, Wisconsin]]<br />
[[Category:1858 establishments in Wisconsin]]<br />
[[Category:Counties in Wisconsin]]<br />
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