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Barron County

Wisconsin · 46,711 residents · 863.053 sq mi
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Barron County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,300. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,711
+4%since 2000
from 44,963 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 52 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+16%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K42K44K46K47K1990201020202024Barron County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,346
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,275 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,135
+67%since 2000
from $18,091 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+42%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(43,667)
Black0.1%(55)
Hispanic / Latino1%(430)
Asian0.3%(141)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(1,571)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(42,210)
Black1.7%(813)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,277)
Asian0.7%(345)
Other2.5%(1,153)
Diversity Score18.6%(8,686)
Segregation Score32.7%(15,294)
Diversity Score
19
+432%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
33
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barron County, Wisconsin?

Barron County, Wisconsin has about 46,711 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barron County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Barron County, Wisconsin earns about $52,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barron County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Barron County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $159,300, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Barron County, Wisconsin?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barron County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barron County, Wisconsin?

About 12.1% of people in Barron County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Barron County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Barron County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,961 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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