Barron County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,797 | — | #1,062 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,933 | -12.3% | #1,552 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.9 years | +15.4% | #764 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,600 | -23.2% | #1,234 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | -24.4% | #1,560 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.6% | #1,003 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Barron County has a population of 46,797, making it the #1,062 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Barron County is $65,933, ranking #1,552 out of 3,222 counties — 12.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Barron County is $216,600 (-23.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $879/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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93.8% of residents in Barron County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Barron County, Wisconsin
Barron County, Wisconsin has a total population of 46,797, making it the 1,062nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Barron County is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Barron County is $65,933, which ranks #1,552 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Barron County is $216,600, 23.2% below the national median. Renters in Barron County pay a median gross rent of $879 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Barron County, 23.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
Barron County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%).
All data for Barron County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.