Barron County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 30th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Barron County, Wisconsin is 46,741 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $64,619, the median home value is $198,300, and the median age is 44.8.
The population of Barron County has grown 2.2% since 2010 (45,816 → 46,810), a +0.15% annualized rate.
46,741
Population
+0.15%
Annual growth
54
People / sq mi
$64,619
Median Income
$198,300
Median Home Value
Barron County covers 863 sq mi of land at 54.2 people per square mile.
About Barron County, WI
Age is the most distinctive thing about Barron County: a median age of 44.8, older than the national median. Barron County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 46,741. It ranks #30 among counties in Wisconsin by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $64,619 — below the US median of $78,538. Only 6.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $198,300, with typical rent around $859.
22.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. Around 8.2% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Barron County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Barron County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Barron County had a population of 45,816 in 2010 and 46,810 in 2024, a 2.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 46,922 in 2023. Average annual growth rate: 0.16%.
46,810
Population (2024)
45,816
Population (2010)
46,922
Peak (2023)
0.16%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,816 |
| 2011 | 45,892 |
| 2012 | 45,784 |
| 2013 | 45,585 |
| 2014 | 45,355 |
| 2015 | 45,375 |
| 2016 | 45,271 |
| 2017 | 45,201 |
| 2018 | 45,123 |
| 2019 | 45,226 |
| 2020 | 46,723 |
| 2021 | 46,701 |
| 2022 | 46,828 |
| 2023 | 46,922 |
| 2024 | 46,810 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.8
Median Age
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Male
23.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 23.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,619$-11,051 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,894 |
| Per-capita income | $36,937 |
| Poverty rate | 6.3%-0.3% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Barron County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
3.5%
Carpool
75.7%
Public transit
8.2%
Work from home
20.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$198,300$-49,100 vs state
Median home value
$859
Median rent
76.8%
Homeownership rate
23,966
Total housing units
81.8%
Occupied
18.2%
Vacant
23.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.3%
With health insurance
92.5%
With broadband internet
25.1%
Foreign-born
7.9%
Veterans (18+)
14.3%
With a disability
95.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.7%
High School+
22.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barron County, Wisconsin has a population of 46,741 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 54 people per square mile.
The population of Barron County has grown 2.2% since 2010 (45,816 → 46,810), a +0.15% annualized rate.
The median household income in Barron County, Wisconsin is $64,619, with mean (average) household income of $85,894 and per-capita income of $36,937. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Barron County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%), Black or African American (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Barron County, Wisconsin is 44.8 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.
The median home value in Barron County is $198,300 and median monthly rent is $859. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 23,966 total housing units, 18.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Barron County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Barron County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.