Barron County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Name: Barron County, Wisconsin Demographics
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Barron County, Wisconsin has a population of 46,797, the 30th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $65,933 and the median home value is $216,600. The poverty rate is 11.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Barron County Quick Facts

Population 46,797

Median Household Income $65,933

Median Home Value $216,600

Poverty Rate 11.0%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 44.9 years

Homeownership Rate 77.4%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.2%

High School Graduation 91.7%

Cities/Places 11

Population 46,797 30th of 72

Median Income $65,933 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.0%

Unemployment 2.8%

How Barron County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	46,741	46,797	+0.1%
Median household income	$64,619	$65,933	+2.0%
Median home value	$198,300	$216,600	+9.2%

Median Household Income

Barron

$65,933

$77,485

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Barron

$216,600

$266,500

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.4%

$25K-$50K 22.6%

$50K-$100K 34.6%

$100K+ 28.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

11.7%

$75K-$100K

15.4%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

6.4%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3%|National: 5.2%

62.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.4%

Renter 22.6%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $879/mo 16.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

17.4%

35-54

23.0%

55-74

28.5%

75+

10.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 37 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Barron County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rice Lake	9,030	$52,417	12.9%	$193,800
Barron	3,681	$47,469	17.7%	$121,600
Cumberland	2,282	$49,479	37.1%	$181,100
Chetek	2,177	$64,141	13.2%	$171,200
Cameron	1,686	$61,518	8.9%	$190,000
Turtle Lake	960	$61,250	5.3%	$157,500
Almena	641	$48,333	14.1%	$116,300
Prairie Farm	423	$45,313	22.8%	$138,500
Dallas	359	$48,542	16.2%	$135,700
Haugen	284	$76,250	8.5%	$144,200
Barronett	42	$50,625	26.2%	$68,800

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Population Overview

Barron County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 46,797. It is the 30th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barron County is 44.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barron County is $65,933. This is 15% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $216,600. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Barron County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 8.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Barron County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barron County, Wisconsin?

Barron County has a population of 46,797, 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 $65,933 with a poverty rate of 11.0%.

How many cities are in Barron County, Wisconsin?

Barron County contains 11 Census-designated places.