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Barron

Wisconsin · 3,634 residents (2025 est.) · 2.913 sq mi
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Barron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,600. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 39% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,681
+13%since 2000
from 3,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,264 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+23%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,634 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Barron
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,469
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,133
+36%since 2000
from $18,485 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−7%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,127)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(61)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(208)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(3,024)
Black5.4%(200)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(117)
Asian2.6%(94)
Other6.7%(246)
Diversity Score39.5%(1,454)
Diversity Score
40
+517%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+134%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
41.6%
+37.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 71.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 87.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barron, Wisconsin?

Barron, Wisconsin has about 3,681 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barron, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Barron, Wisconsin earns about $47,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barron, Wisconsin expensive?

In Barron, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $121,600, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Barron, Wisconsin?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Barron, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barron, Wisconsin?

About 17.7% of people in Barron, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barron, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Barron, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 695 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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