Biron is a village located in Portage County Wisconsin. Biron has a 2024 population of 859. Biron is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 841 in 2020.
The average household income in Biron is $80,742 with a poverty rate of 13.16%. The median age in Biron is 46.8 years: 41.5 years for males, and 55.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Biron was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 715 | 92.14% |
| Asian | 43 | 5.54% |
| Two or more races | 8 | 1.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 295 | 2.54 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 137 | 3.36 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 108 | 1.18 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Female | 31 | 2.81 | 71 | 29 |
| Male | 19 | 3.84 | 21.1 | 78.9 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 4.85% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 11.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 10.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 5.57% |
| High School Graduate | 252 | 45.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.44% |
| Some College | 119 | 21.36% |
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 | 519 | 488 | 84 |
| Asian | 23 | 19 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 21.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,875 | $71,667 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,750 | $50,833 | $34,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,953 | $51,000 | $38,125 |
| Some College | $33,125 | $0 | $29,375 |
$41,953
Average Earnings
$51,000
Average Male
$38,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.69% of Biron residents speak only English, while 5.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 670 | 93 | 13.88% |
| Multiple | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| Asian | 43 | 2 | 4.65% |
13.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.1%
Male Poverty Rate
12.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Biron is Multiple, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Biron is Asian, with 4.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.43% |
| High School | 11.16% |
| Some College | 11.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 2.92% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,531 | $101,324 |
| Households | $54,250 | $80,742 |
| Married Families | $82,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,000 | $37,814 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
49
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 8.84% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 50% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
4%
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
78.35%
Born in Biron
96.78%
Native Born
3.22%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
2.71%
Naturalized
96.78% of Biron residents were born in the United States, with 78.35% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 882 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 878 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 2027 | 873 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 2026 | 868 | 4 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 864 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 2024 | 859 | 4 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 855 | 5 | 0.59% |
| 2022 | 850 | 10 | 1.19% |
| 2021 | 840 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 841 | 72 | 9.36% |
| 2019 | 769 | -9 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 778 | -8 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 786 | -4 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 790 | -9 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 799 | -8 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 807 | -9 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 816 | -9 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 825 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2011 | 829 | -5 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 834 | 0 | 0% |