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Barron

Wisconsin · 3,733 residents · 2.913 sq mi
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Barron has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,256. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,600. Households here earn about 36% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,733
+15%since 2000
from 3,248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,281 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+3%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Barron
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,256
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,752
+1%since 2000
from $18,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(2,718)
Black17.5%(653)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(137)
Asian1.5%(55)
Other4%(149)
Diversity Score53.7%(2,005)
Diversity Score
54
+739%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barron, Wisconsin?

Barron, Wisconsin has about 3,733 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barron, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Barron, Wisconsin earns about $40,256 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 $96,600, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Barron, Wisconsin?

About 15.7% 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 16.5% 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 747 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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