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Barron County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Barron County, Wisconsin has a population of 46,741, the 30th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $64,619 and the median home value is $198,300. The poverty rate is 9.9%.

Barron County Quick Facts

Population 46,741
Median Household Income $64,619
Median Home Value $198,300
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Median Age 44.8 years
Homeownership Rate 76.8%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.3%
High School Graduation 91.7%
Cities/Places 9
Population 46,741 30th of 72
Median Income $64,619 15% lower state
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Unemployment 3.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

16out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Barron County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Rice Lake city9,030$55,04010.2%$178,100
Barron city3,689$49,71512.3%$119,500
Cumberland city2,389$47,77330.7%$173,900
Chetek city2,017$59,55414.2%$156,500
Cameron village1,763$59,44411.1%$177,100
Almena village749$49,25014.2%$106,100
Prairie Farm village462$46,56320.8%$124,600
Dallas village359$51,50016.0%$119,300
Haugen village265$63,9588.7%$133,800

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Population Overview

Barron County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 46,741. It is the 30th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barron County is 44.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barron County is $64,619. This is 15% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $198,300. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Barron County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barron County, Wisconsin?

Barron County has a population of 46,741, making it the 30th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Barron County?

The median household income in Barron County is $64,619 with a poverty rate of 9.9%.

How many cities are in Barron County, Wisconsin?

Barron County contains 9 Census-designated places.