Barronett, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 42, Barronett's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Barronett is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Barron County. The total population is 42. It ranks as the 802nd most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Barronett is 33.5 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 28.6% of the population under 18, Barronett has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Barronett is $50,625. This is 35% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 37% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.2%. This is 148% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Barronett, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $68,800. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Barronett is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Barronett was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. 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 demographic data for Barronett, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.