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Biron

Wisconsin · 839 residents · 4.637 sq mi
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Biron has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,271. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $111,900. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
839
−8%since 2000
from 915 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
181 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 197 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+9%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6687468249019791990201020202024Biron
2024822
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,271
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,557 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,424
+42%since 2000
from $19,293 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(881)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(16)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(824)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score5.3%(44)
Diversity Score
5
+2%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biron, Wisconsin?

Biron, Wisconsin has about 839 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Biron, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Biron, Wisconsin earns about $54,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Biron, Wisconsin expensive?

In Biron, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $111,900, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Biron, Wisconsin?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Biron, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Biron, Wisconsin?

About 6.3% of people in Biron, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Biron, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Biron, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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