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
67th
Median Household Income $65,933 -12.3% #1,552 / 3,222
52th
Median Age 44.9 years +15.4% #764 / 3,222
76th
Median Home Value $216,600 -23.2% #1,234 / 3,222
62th
Median Gross Rent $879 -24.4% #1,560 / 3,222
51th
Poverty Rate 11.0% -12.6% #1,003 / 3,222
69th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.0%
Native Born
2.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$65,933 −12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,552 of 3,222
52th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,913 −8.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,108 of 3,222
66th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.0% −12.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,003 of 3,222
69th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.8% −46.7% vs nat'l
Rank #590 of 3,222
82th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.2% −31.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,480 of 3,222
54th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.9 min −16.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,350 of 3,222
27th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$216,600 −23.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,234 of 3,222
62th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$879 −24.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,560 of 3,222
51th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.4% +20.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,078 of 3,222
67th percentile
77.4% Homeownership

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Health

93.8% of residents in Barron County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.

93.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.8% +2.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,127 of 3,222
65th percentile

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.