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Barneveld

Wisconsin · 1,333 residents (2025 est.) · 1.918 sq mi
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Barneveld is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,542. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 47% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,416
+30%since 2000
from 1,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
738 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+12%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,333 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5698191K1K2K1990201020202024Barneveld
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,542
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,350 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,546
+116%since 2000
from $22,009 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+18%since 2010
from 0.305 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$868
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+18%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,073)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,302)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(23)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.8%(82)
Diversity Score18.9%(267)
Diversity Score
19
+1532%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 77.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barneveld, Wisconsin?

Barneveld, Wisconsin has about 1,416 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barneveld, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Barneveld, Wisconsin earns about $113,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barneveld, Wisconsin expensive?

In Barneveld, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $285,200, and the typical rent is about $868 a month.

How educated are people in Barneveld, Wisconsin?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Barneveld, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barneveld, Wisconsin?

About 4.6% of people in Barneveld, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barneveld, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Barneveld, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 764 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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