Barron is a city located in Barron County Wisconsin. Barron has a 2024 population of 3,640. It is also the county seat of Barron County. Barron is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,730 in 2020.
The average household income in Barron is $58,408 with a poverty rate of 12.3%. The median age in Barron is 43.4 years: 46.2 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Barron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,834 | 76.82% |
| Black or African American | 384 | 10.41% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 6.94% |
| Other race | 139 | 3.77% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,506 | 2.34 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Married | 584 | 3.33 | 97.3 | 2.7 |
| Non Family | 582 | 1.06 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Female | 296 | 2.77 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Male | 44 | 3.27 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
72.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 237 | 9.23% |
| Associates Degree | 443 | 17.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 177 | 6.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 226 | 8.8% |
| High School Graduate | 779 | 30.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 177 | 6.9% |
| Some College | 528 | 20.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,096 | 1,890 | 403 |
| 2+ Races | 193 | 146 | 0 |
| Black | 178 | 54 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 94 | 57 | 0 |
| Other Race | 73 | 36 | 0 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,008 | $0 | $49,219 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,612 | $0 | $51,612 |
| High School Graduate | $45,313 | $47,277 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,000 | $50,774 | $40,886 |
| Overall | $38,207 | $42,569 | $36,410 |
| Some College | $29,844 | $31,500 | $26,905 |
$38,207
Average Earnings
$42,569
Average Male
$36,410
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.9% of Barron residents speak only English, while 13.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 8.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,764 | 379 | 13.71% |
| Black | 355 | 60 | 16.9% |
12.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.92%
Male Poverty Rate
10.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Barron is Black, with 16.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Barron is White, with 13.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.99% |
| Some College | 9.58% |
| High School | 7.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.87% |
| Male Employed | 6.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,830 | $73,615 |
| Households | $49,715 | $58,408 |
| Married Families | $71,741 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,395 | $33,577 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
249
Number of Veterans
205
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| Vietnam | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 80 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 9.24% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 12.44% |
| Black | 21 | 5.47% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 16.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.28%
Born in Barron
90.57%
Native Born
9.43%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
9.43%
Naturalized
90.57% of Barron residents were born in the United States, with 65.28% having been born in Wisconsin. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,528 | -23 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 3,551 | -22 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 3,573 | -22 | -0.61% |
| 2026 | 3,595 | -23 | -0.64% |
| 2025 | 3,618 | -22 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 3,640 | -23 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 3,663 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 3,666 | -22 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 3,688 | -42 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 3,730 | 411 | 12.38% |
| 2019 | 3,319 | 36 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 3,283 | -51 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 3,334 | 8 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 3,326 | -10 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 3,336 | -27 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 3,363 | -29 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 3,392 | -30 | -0.88% |
| 2012 | 3,422 | -18 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 3,440 | -7 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 3,447 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,248 | 262 | 8.77% |
| 1990 | 2,986 | 391 | 15.07% |
| 1980 | 2,595 | -933 | -26.45% |