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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Barron

Wisconsin · 3,248 residents · 2.913 sq mi
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Barron has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,281. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $68,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,248
+9%since 1990
from 2,986 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,115 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,025 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.0
+8%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,281
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,574 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,485
+77%since 1990
from $10,443 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$394
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $307 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
39.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,944)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(29)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score5.8%(173)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(3,127)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(61)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score6.4%(208)
Diversity Score
6
+11%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−31%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barron, Wisconsin?

Barron, Wisconsin has about 3,248 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Barron, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Barron, Wisconsin earns about $33,281 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $394 a month.

How educated are people in Barron, Wisconsin?

About 17.4% 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 9.2% 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 262 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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