Barron County, WI
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Barron County Overview
46,683
TOTAL POPULATION
23,605
MALE POPULATION
23,078
FEMALE POPULATION
102.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,146
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,987
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,379
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,642
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
23,364
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Barron County Area Codes
Race in Barron County
The most populous races in Barron County are White / Caucasian (43,208 | 92.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1,380 | 3.0%), and Two or more Races (1,220 | 2.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 276 | 0.6% |
| Black / African American | 862 | 1.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,380 | 3.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 252 | 0.5% |
| White / Caucasian | 43,208 | 92.6% |
| Two or more Races | 1,220 | 2.6% |
| Some other Race | 865 | 1.8% |
| Total | 46,683 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Barron County
The most populous ancestries reported in Barron County are German (17,095 | 36.6%), Norwegian (8,367 | 17.9%), Irish (4,037 | 8.6%), English (2,933 | 6.3%), and Swedish (2,446 | 5.2%), together accounting for 74.7% of all Barron County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 28 | 0.1% |
| Albanian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American | 1,377 | 2.9% |
| Arab | 52 | 0.1% |
| Armenian | 14 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 337 | 0.7% |
| Bangladeshi | 25 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 85 | 0.2% |
| Bhutanese | 5 | 0.0% |
| British | 95 | 0.2% |
| Burmese | 107 | 0.2% |
| Canadian | 25 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 16 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 45 | 0.1% |
| Cherokee | 18 | 0.0% |
| Chickasaw | 3 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 276 | 0.6% |
| Choctaw | 14 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 167 | 0.4% |
| Cuban | 2 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 1,360 | 2.9% |
| Czechoslovakian | 102 | 0.2% |
| Danish | 366 | 0.8% |
| Dominican | 33 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 612 | 1.3% |
| Eastern European | 46 | 0.1% |
| Egyptian | 3 | 0.0% |
| English | 2,933 | 6.3% |
| European | 590 | 1.3% |
| Finnish | 249 | 0.5% |
| French | 1,564 | 3.4% |
| French American Indian | 36 | 0.1% |
| French Canadian | 719 | 1.5% |
| German | 17,095 | 36.6% |
| German Russian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Greek | 26 | 0.1% |
| Guatemalan | 23 | 0.1% |
| Haitian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 107 | 0.2% |
| Indian (Asian) | 28 | 0.1% |
| Inupiat | 2 | 0.0% |
| Irish | 4,037 | 8.6% |
| Iroquois | 29 | 0.1% |
| Italian | 1,441 | 3.1% |
| Jamaican | 10 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 44 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 117 | 0.3% |
| Latvian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 28 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 42 | 0.1% |
| Luxembourger | 16 | 0.0% |
| Menominee | 10 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 966 | 2.1% |
| Mexican American Indian | 42 | 0.1% |
| Moroccan | 4 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Navajo | 1 | 0.0% |
| Nicaraguan | 8 | 0.0% |
| Northern European | 54 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8,367 | 17.9% |
| Ottawa | 6 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 70 | 0.2% |
| Pennsylvania German | 25 | 0.1% |
| Peruvian | 38 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 1,726 | 3.7% |
| Potawatomi | 14 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican | 109 | 0.2% |
| Russian | 171 | 0.4% |
| Salvadoran | 14 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 523 | 1.1% |
| Scotch-Irish | 234 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 446 | 1.0% |
| Serbian | 6 | 0.0% |
| Shoshone | 5 | 0.0% |
| Sioux | 46 | 0.1% |
| Slavic | 12 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 104 | 0.2% |
| Slovene | 44 | 0.1% |
| Somali | 574 | 1.2% |
| South American | 38 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 7 | 0.0% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 602 | 1.3% |
| Swedish | 2,446 | 5.2% |
| Swiss | 505 | 1.1% |
| Syrian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 40 | 0.1% |
| U.S. Virgin Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 57 | 0.1% |
| Welsh | 168 | 0.4% |
| West Indian | 9 | 0.0% |
| Yugoslavian | 19 | 0.0% | View All 93 Rows |
Immigrants in Barron County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Barron County came from Africa (576 | 1.2%), Eastern Africa (574 | 1.2%), Latin America (465 | 1.0%), Central America (382 | 0.8%), and Mexico (358 | 0.8%), together accounting for 5.0% of all Barron County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 576 | 1.2% |
| Argentina | 8 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 227 | 0.5% |
| Brazil | 32 | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Canada | 24 | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 3 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 382 | 0.8% |
| China | 16 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Africa | 574 | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 109 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 51 | 0.1% |
| England | 2 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopia | 251 | 0.5% |
| Europe | 148 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 48 | 0.1% |
| Guatemala | 10 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 3 | 0.0% |
| India | 1 | 0.0% |
| Iran | 8 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 93 | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | 13 | 0.0% |
| Laos | 7 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 465 | 1.0% |
| Latvia | 4 | 0.0% |
| Malaysia | 2 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 358 | 0.8% |
| Morocco | 2 | 0.0% |
| Nicaragua | 4 | 0.0% |
| Northern Africa | 2 | 0.0% |
| Northern Europe | 46 | 0.1% |
| Panama | 10 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 38 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 54 | 0.1% |
| Poland | 10 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 23 | 0.1% |
| Scotland | 30 | 0.1% |
| Somalia | 323 | 0.7% |
| South America | 80 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 9 | 0.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 96 | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | 3 | 0.0% |
| Thailand | 31 | 0.1% |
| Venezuela | 2 | 0.0% |
| Western Asia | 13 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 51 | 0.1% | View All 46 Rows |
Sex and Age in Barron County
Sex and Age in Barron County
The most populous age groups in Barron County are 60 to 64 Years (1,976 | 8.4%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (1,817 | 7.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,178 (5.0%) | 1,244 (5.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 1,644 (7.0%) | 1,476 (6.4%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,337 (5.7%) | 1,377 (6.0%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,381 (5.9%) | 1,236 (5.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,469 (6.2%) | 1,099 (4.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,234 (5.2%) | 1,293 (5.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,199 (5.1%) | 1,134 (4.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,448 (6.1%) | 1,398 (6.1%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 1,272 (5.4%) | 1,104 (4.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 1,363 (5.8%) | 1,264 (5.5%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 1,398 (5.9%) | 1,346 (5.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 1,661 (7.0%) | 1,817 (7.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 1,976 (8.4%) | 1,728 (7.5%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 1,665 (7.0%) | 1,729 (7.5%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 1,415 (6.0%) | 1,257 (5.4%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 808 (3.4%) | 1,032 (4.5%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 699 (3.0%) | 726 (3.2%) |
| 85 Years and over | 458 (1.9%) | 818 (3.5%) |
| Total | 23,605 (100.0%) | 23,078 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Barron County
Median Family Size in Barron County
The median family size in Barron County is 2.92 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,863 | 15.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (9,825 | 78.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 9,825 (78.9%) | 2.87 |
| Single Male/Father | 756 (6.1%) | 3.00 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,863 (15.0%) | 3.15 |
| Total Families | 12,444 (100.0%) | 2.92 |
Median Household Size in Barron County
The median household size in Barron County is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (756 | 3.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.51 persons per household. non-family households (6,753 | 35.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 9,825 (51.2%) | 2.89 |
| Single Male/Father | 756 (3.9%) | 3.51 |
| Single Female/Mother | 1,863 (9.7%) | 3.42 |
| Non-family | 6,753 (35.2%) | 1.25 |
| Total Households | 19,197 (100.0%) | 2.39 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Barron County
Out of a total of 19,197 households in Barron County, 12,444 (64.8%) are family households, while 6,753 (35.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,880, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,625.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 5,625 (29.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 6,880 (35.8%) | 996 (5.2%) |
| 3-Person Households | 2,318 (12.1%) | 59 (0.3%) |
| 4-Person Households | 1,765 (9.2%) | 42 (0.2%) |
| 5-Person Households | 872 (4.5%) | 31 (0.2%) |
| 6-Person Households | 351 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 258 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 12,444 (64.8%) | 6,753 (35.2%) |
Female Fertility in Barron County
Fertility by Age in Barron County
Average fertility rate in Barron County is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 123.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.3% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 3 (0.5%) | 2.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 434 (76.3%) | 123.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 132 (23.2%) | 33.0 |
| Total | 569 (100.0%) | 65.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Barron County
76.1% of women with births (569) in Barron County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 3.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 305 (70.3%) | 129 (29.7%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 128 (97.0%) | 4 (3.0%) |
| Total | 433 (76.1%) | 136 (23.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Barron County
Average fertility rate in Barron County is 65.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 131.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 31.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.6% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 45 (7.9%) | 31.0 |
| High School Diploma | 163 (28.6%) | 77.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 180 (31.6%) | 55.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 102 (17.9%) | 74.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 79 (13.9%) | 131.0 |
| Total | 569 (100.0%) | 65.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Barron County
23.9% of women with births in Barron County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 68.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 32 (71.1%) | 13 (28.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 51 (31.3%) | 112 (68.7%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 169 (93.9%) | 11 (6.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 102 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 79 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 433 (76.1%) | 136 (23.9%) |
Income in Barron County
Income Overview in Barron County
Per Capita Income in Barron County is $34,146, while median incomes of families and households are $77,987 and $59,379 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 46,683 | $34,146 |
| Median Family Income | 12,444 | $77,987 |
| Mean Family Income | 12,444 | $96,639 |
| Median Household Income | 19,197 | $59,379 |
| Mean Household Income | 19,197 | $79,658 |
| Income Deficit | 12,444 | $8,642 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 46,683 | 29.40% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 46,683 | 70.60¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 46,683 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Barron County
Average Earnings in Barron County are $36,233, $42,276 for men and $29,848 for women, a difference of 29.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 12,987 (52.6%) | $42,276 |
| Female | 11,695 (47.4%) | $29,848 |
| Total | 24,682 (100.0%) | $36,233 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Barron County
The most common earnings brackets in Barron County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (1,239 | 9.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (969 | 8.3%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 628 (4.8%) | 693 (5.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 329 (2.5%) | 632 (5.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 363 (2.8%) | 560 (4.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 267 (2.1%) | 432 (3.7%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 423 (3.3%) | 472 (4.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 287 (2.2%) | 373 (3.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 295 (2.3%) | 341 (2.9%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 376 (2.9%) | 535 (4.6%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 222 (1.7%) | 472 (4.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 514 (4.0%) | 396 (3.4%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 691 (5.3%) | 969 (8.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 788 (6.1%) | 872 (7.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 859 (6.6%) | 922 (7.9%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 913 (7.0%) | 631 (5.4%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 801 (6.2%) | 645 (5.5%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 666 (5.1%) | 627 (5.4%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1,239 (9.5%) | 609 (5.2%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 946 (7.3%) | 521 (4.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,226 (9.4%) | 497 (4.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 1,154 (8.9%) | 496 (4.2%) |
| Total | 12,987 (100.0%) | 11,695 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Barron County
Average earnings in Barron County are $46,938 for men and $33,800 for women, a difference of 28.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,693, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $40,580. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,490, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,145.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $42,171 | $28,375 |
| High School Diploma | $40,580 | $27,145 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $46,377 | $30,997 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,115 | $50,901 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,693 | $68,490 |
| Total | $46,938 | $33,800 |
Family Income in Barron County
Family Income Brackets in Barron County
According to the Barron County family income data, there are 2,526 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 224 families (1.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 224 | 1.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 286 | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 460 | 3.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 921 | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,556 | 12.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,526 | 20.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,215 | 17.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,489 | 20.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 958 | 7.7% |
| $200,000+ | 809 | 6.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Barron County
7+ person families (199 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Barron County with $109,528 per family, while 2-person families (7,287 | 58.6%) have the highest median income of $36,046 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 7,287 (58.6%) | $72,092 |
| 3-Person Families | 2,139 (17.2%) | $79,511 |
| 4-Person Families | 1,726 (13.9%) | $93,555 |
| 5-Person Families | 737 (5.9%) | $93,942 |
| 6-Person Families | 356 (2.9%) | $79,091 |
| 7+ Person Families | 199 (1.6%) | $109,528 |
| Total | 12,444 (100.0%) | $77,987 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Barron County
The median family income in Barron County is $77,987, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,311) having the highest median family income of $125,750, while families with 1 earner (3,570) have the lowest median family income of $54,200, accounting for 10.5% and 28.7% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 2,422 (19.5%) | $54,731 |
| 1 Earner | 3,570 (28.7%) | $54,200 |
| 2 Earners | 5,141 (41.3%) | $93,869 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,311 (10.5%) | $125,750 |
| Total | 12,444 (100.0%) | $77,987 |
Household Income in Barron County
Household Income Brackets in Barron County
With 3,667 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Barron County, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 634 households (3.3%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 634 | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 941 | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,478 | 7.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,073 | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,822 | 14.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,667 | 19.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,745 | 14.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,899 | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 998 | 5.2% |
| $200,000+ | 941 | 4.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Barron County
The median household income in Barron County is $59,379, with the highest median household income of $75,060 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 6,875 households (35.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $40,909, with 536 households (2.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 536 (2.8%) | $40,909 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 5,141 (26.8%) | $68,486 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 6,875 (35.8%) | $75,060 |
| 65+ Years | 6,645 (34.6%) | $46,954 |
| Total | 19,197 (100.0%) | $59,379 |
Poverty in Barron County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Barron County
With 10.7% poverty level for males and 12.9% for females among the residents of Barron County, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 408 males (21.3%) and 35 females (22.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 232 (20.2%) | 253 (21.1%) |
| 5 Years | 58 (10.8%) | 35 (22.6%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 324 (19.1%) | 356 (19.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 86 (12.2%) | 156 (19.4%) |
| 15 Years | 39 (9.3%) | 4 (2.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 27 (5.6%) | 45 (7.4%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 408 (21.3%) | 245 (16.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 195 (8.1%) | 370 (15.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 217 (8.1%) | 347 (13.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 224 (8.1%) | 273 (10.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 306 (8.5%) | 324 (9.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 148 (4.9%) | 156 (5.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 211 (11.5%) | 362 (14.9%) |
| Total | 2,475 (10.7%) | 2,926 (12.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Barron County
According to the poverty statistics in Barron County, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.1% of males and 98.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 918 (79.8%) | 947 (78.9%) |
| 5 Years | 479 (89.2%) | 120 (77.4%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,375 (80.9%) | 1,481 (80.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 616 (87.7%) | 647 (80.6%) |
| 15 Years | 379 (90.7%) | 199 (98.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 452 (94.4%) | 564 (92.6%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,506 (78.7%) | 1,230 (83.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,213 (91.9%) | 2,057 (84.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,462 (91.9%) | 2,155 (86.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,537 (91.9%) | 2,331 (89.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,284 (91.5%) | 3,221 (90.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,869 (95.1%) | 2,818 (94.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,617 (88.5%) | 2,068 (85.1%) |
| Total | 20,707 (89.3%) | 19,838 (87.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Barron County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Barron County show that 4.4% or 434 of the total 9,825 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 9.0%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 257 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 6,483 (96.2%) | 257 (3.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2,112 (95.1%) | 108 (4.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 725 (92.1%) | 62 (7.9%) |
| 5 or more Children | 71 (91.0%) | 7 (9.0%) |
| Total | 9,391 (95.6%) | 434 (4.4%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Barron County
According to the poverty data in Barron County, 16.9% or 128 single-father households and 20.3% or 379 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (65.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 94 households (45.2%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 4 (1.5%) | 24 (3.9%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 62 (16.0%) | 256 (25.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 44 (65.7%) | 94 (45.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 18 (56.2%) | 5 (9.8%) |
| Total | 128 (16.9%) | 379 (20.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Barron County
The poverty data for Barron County shows that 434 of the married-couple family households (4.4%) and 507 of the single-parent households (19.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (9.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 138 household (50.2%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 257 (3.8%) | 28 (3.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 108 (4.9%) | 318 (23.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 62 (7.9%) | 138 (50.2%) |
| 5 or more Children | 7 (9.0%) | 23 (27.7%) |
| Total | 434 (4.4%) | 507 (19.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Barron County
Employment by Class of Employer in Barron County
Among the 22,230 employed individuals in Barron County, private company employees (15,047 | 67.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (1,812 | 8.2%), and local government employees (1,718 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 15,047 | 67.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 989 | 4.4% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,812 | 8.2% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,717 | 7.7% |
| Local Government Employees | 1,718 | 7.7% |
| State Government Employees | 632 | 2.8% |
| Federal Government Employees | 212 | 0.9% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 103 | 0.5% |
| Total | 22,230 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Barron County
According to the labor force statistics for Barron County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (37,806), 61.8% or 23,364 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 748 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 89.2% or 2,291 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.1% or 208 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 1,194 (59.8%) | 50 (4.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,291 (89.2%) | 208 (9.1%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 2,211 (87.5%) | 99 (4.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,025 (86.8%) | 49 (2.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 4,601 (88.1%) | 106 (2.3%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,528 (84.3%) | 72 (1.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,602 (74.8%) | 91 (3.5%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,137 (57.7%) | 32 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,498 (24.7%) | 31 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 268 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 23,364 (61.8%) | 748 (3.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Barron County
According to labor force statistics for Barron County, 80.0% of individuals (18,108) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (22,635) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 453 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.9% or 4,137 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.4% or 192 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 1,153 (63.2%) | 44 (2.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 5,638 (75.8%) | 253 (3.4%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 7,182 (83.4%) | 224 (2.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4,137 (86.9%) | 48 (1.0%) |
| Total | 18,108 (80.0%) | 566 (2.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Barron County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Barron County are Community & Social Service (2,085 | 9.2%), Management (2,027 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,294 | 5.7%), Education Instruction & Library (1,245 | 5.5%), and Health Technologists (920 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Barron County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (68.0%), Management (62.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (58.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (81.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.8%), and Health Technologists (78.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 1,270 (62.6%) | 757 (37.3%) |
| Business & Financial | 165 (24.6%) | 505 (75.4%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 438 (58.2%) | 314 (41.8%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 150 (52.8%) | 134 (47.2%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 242 (68.0%) | 114 (32.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 46 (41.1%) | 66 (58.9%) |
| Community & Social Service | 691 (33.1%) | 1,394 (66.9%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 194 (42.9%) | 258 (57.1%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 16 (18.2%) | 72 (81.8%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 382 (30.7%) | 863 (69.3%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 99 (33.0%) | 201 (67.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 236 (18.2%) | 1,058 (81.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 201 (21.8%) | 719 (78.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,800 (41.0%) | 4,028 (59.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 11,845 (52.4%) | 10,748 (47.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Barron County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,136 | 5.0%), Healthcare Support (951 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (712 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (536 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (222 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Barron County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (86.2%), Security & Protection (86.0%), and Law Enforcement (86.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (90.1%), Healthcare Support (88.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (67.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 110 (11.6%) | 841 (88.4%) |
| Security & Protection | 191 (86.0%) | 31 (14.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 25 (86.2%) | 4 (13.8%) |
| Law Enforcement | 166 (86.0%) | 27 (14.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 375 (33.0%) | 761 (67.0%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 439 (61.7%) | 273 (38.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 53 (9.9%) | 483 (90.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,168 (32.8%) | 2,389 (67.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 11,845 (52.4%) | 10,748 (47.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Barron County are Office & Administration (2,357 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (2,172 | 9.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 1,187 (54.6%) | 985 (45.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 524 (22.2%) | 1,833 (77.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,711 (37.8%) | 2,818 (62.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 11,845 (52.4%) | 10,748 (47.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Barron County are Construction & Extraction (1,231 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (976 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (437 | 1.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 343 (78.5%) | 94 (21.5%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 1,191 (96.8%) | 40 (3.3%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 923 (94.6%) | 53 (5.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,457 (92.9%) | 187 (7.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 11,845 (52.4%) | 10,748 (47.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Barron County are Production (2,642 | 11.7%), Material Moving (1,267 | 5.6%), and Transportation (1,126 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 1,801 (68.2%) | 841 (31.8%) |
| Transportation | 1,074 (95.4%) | 52 (4.6%) |
| Material Moving | 834 (65.8%) | 433 (34.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,709 (73.7%) | 1,326 (26.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 11,845 (52.4%) | 10,748 (47.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Barron County
Employment Industries in Barron County
The major employment industries in Barron County include Manufacturing (4,713 | 20.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,224 | 14.3%), Retail Trade (2,997 | 13.3%), Educational Services (1,607 | 7.1%), and Construction (1,516 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Barron County
The Barron County industries that see more men than women are Construction (91.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (86.0%), and Utilities (85.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (86.5%), and Finance & Insurance (71.6%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 676 (71.8%) | 266 (28.2%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 111 (76.0%) | 35 (24.0%) |
| Construction | 1,379 (91.0%) | 137 (9.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 2,982 (63.3%) | 1,731 (36.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 359 (79.1%) | 95 (20.9%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,554 (51.8%) | 1,443 (48.1%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 773 (86.0%) | 126 (14.0%) |
| Utilities | 95 (85.6%) | 16 (14.4%) |
| Information | 88 (57.5%) | 65 (42.5%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 171 (28.4%) | 432 (71.6%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 307 (82.1%) | 67 (17.9%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 267 (46.6%) | 306 (53.4%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 72 (100.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 343 (65.2%) | 183 (34.8%) |
| Educational Services | 517 (32.2%) | 1,090 (67.8%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 436 (13.5%) | 2,788 (86.5%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 236 (43.7%) | 304 (56.3%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 525 (39.4%) | 809 (60.6%) |
| Public Administration | 440 (57.1%) | 331 (42.9%) |
| Total | 11,845 (52.4%) | 10,748 (47.6%) |
Education in Barron County
School Enrollment in Barron County
The most common levels of schooling among the 9,066 students in Barron County are elementary school (2,223 | 24.5%), high school (2,133 | 23.5%), and middle school (2,101 | 23.2%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 821 | 9.1% |
| Kindergarten | 418 | 4.6% |
| Elementary School | 2,223 | 24.5% |
| Middle School | 2,101 | 23.2% |
| High School | 2,133 | 23.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 1,235 | 13.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 135 | 1.5% |
| Total | 9,066 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Barron County
Out of a total of 9,066 students who are enrolled in schools in Barron County, 888 (9.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 8,178 (90.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 61 (21.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 607 (94.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 282 (89.8%) | 32 (10.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 2,614 (90.4%) | 278 (9.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 2,311 (89.3%) | 276 (10.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,468 (93.9%) | 96 (6.1%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 607 (94.6%) | 35 (5.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 492 (86.5%) | 77 (13.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 186 (86.1%) | 30 (13.9%) |
| 35 Years and over | 221 (78.4%) | 61 (21.6%) |
| Total | 8,178 (90.2%) | 888 (9.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Barron County
Education (1,637 | 21.6%), business (1,347 | 17.8%), science & technology (994 | 13.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (835 | 11.0%), and arts & humanities (528 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 7,561 individuals in Barron County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 188 | 2.5% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 835 | 11.0% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 151 | 2.0% |
| Psychology | 349 | 4.6% |
| Social Sciences | 421 | 5.6% |
| Engineering | 333 | 4.4% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 26 | 0.3% |
| Science & Technology | 994 | 13.2% |
| Business | 1,347 | 17.8% |
| Education | 1,637 | 21.6% |
| Literature & Languages | 179 | 2.4% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 200 | 2.6% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 165 | 2.2% |
| Communications | 208 | 2.8% |
| Arts & Humanities | 528 | 7.0% |
| Total | 7,561 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Barron County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Barron County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Barron County are males with 2 vehicles (4,668, accounting for 40.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,085, making up 44.5%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 227 (1.9%) | 124 (1.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,641 (14.1%) | 1,737 (16.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 4,668 (40.0%) | 4,085 (39.0%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 3,304 (28.3%) | 2,790 (26.6%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 1,117 (9.6%) | 1,258 (12.0%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 703 (6.0%) | 495 (4.7%) |
| Total | 11,660 (100.0%) | 10,489 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Barron County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Barron County are 5 to 9 minutes (4,131 commuters, 20.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (3,799 commuters, 18.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (2,832 commuters, 13.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,374 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 4,131 | 20.1% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 3,799 | 18.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,832 | 13.8% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,639 | 12.9% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,155 | 5.6% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,521 | 7.4% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 391 | 1.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 456 | 2.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 920 | 4.5% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 879 | 4.3% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 422 | 2.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Barron County
The most common commute times in Barron County are 5 to 9 minutes (2,010 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (2,121 commuters, 21.9%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 742 (6.9%) | 632 (6.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,010 (18.5%) | 2,121 (21.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 1,833 (16.9%) | 1,966 (20.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,353 (12.5%) | 1,479 (15.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,388 (12.8%) | 1,251 (12.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 627 (5.8%) | 528 (5.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 873 (8.1%) | 648 (6.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 182 (1.7%) | 209 (2.2%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 314 (2.9%) | 142 (1.5%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 601 (5.5%) | 319 (3.3%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 588 (5.4%) | 291 (3.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 329 (3.0%) | 93 (1.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Barron County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Barron County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,397, 12.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,854, 19.2%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,350 (12.4%) | 925 (9.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 676 (6.2%) | 393 (4.1%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 997 (9.2%) | 567 (5.9%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 957 (8.8%) | 432 (4.5%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 1,172 (10.8%) | 1,033 (10.7%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 1,397 (12.9%) | 1,346 (13.9%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,175 (10.8%) | 1,854 (19.2%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 695 (6.4%) | 611 (6.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 242 (2.2%) | 416 (4.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 357 (3.3%) | 466 (4.8%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 225 (2.1%) | 238 (2.5%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 111 (1.0%) | 143 (1.5%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 807 (7.4%) | 750 (7.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 679 (6.3%) | 505 (5.2%) |
| Total | 10,840 (100.0%) | 9,679 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Barron County
Occupancy by Ownership in Barron County
Of the total 19,197 dwellings in Barron County, owner-occupied units account for 14,455 (75.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,742 (24.7%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 14,455 | 75.3% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 4,742 | 24.7% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 19,197 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Barron County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 5,625 | 29.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 7,876 | 41.0% |
| 3-Person Household | 2,377 | 12.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 3,319 | 17.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 19,197 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Barron County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 3,478 (61.8%) | 2,147 (38.2%) |
| 2-Person Household | 6,570 (83.4%) | 1,306 (16.6%) |
| 3-Person Household | 1,755 (73.8%) | 622 (26.2%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 2,652 (79.9%) | 667 (20.1%) |
| Total Housing Units | 14,455 (75.3%) | 4,742 (24.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Barron County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 886 (50.4%) | 872 (49.6%) |
| High School Diploma | 4,821 (74.3%) | 1,672 (25.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 5,030 (75.2%) | 1,661 (24.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3,718 (87.4%) | 537 (12.6%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Barron County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 2,900 | 15.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,777 | 14.5% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 2,874 | 15.0% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4,001 | 20.8% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 3,760 | 19.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 2,036 | 10.6% |
| 85 Years and Over | 849 | 4.4% |
| Total | 19,197 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Barron County
Median Income by Occupancy in Barron County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 14,455 (75.3%) | $72,539 |
| Renter-Occupied | 4,742 (24.7%) | $35,939 |
| Average | 19,197 (100.0%) | $59,379 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Barron County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 212 (1.5%) | 118 (2.5%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 132 (0.9%) | 177 (3.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 359 (2.5%) | 589 (12.4%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 391 (2.7%) | 314 (6.6%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 481 (3.3%) | 294 (6.2%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,255 (8.7%) | 811 (17.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,854 (12.8%) | 969 (20.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,830 (19.6%) | 840 (17.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,417 (16.7%) | 331 (7.0%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2,655 (18.4%) | 236 (5.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 1,869 (12.9%) | 63 (1.3%) |
| Total | 14,455 (100.0%) | 4,742 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Barron County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 539 (3.7%) | 217 (4.6%) |
| $300 to $499 | 2,216 (15.3%) | 606 (12.8%) |
| $500 to $799 | 3,613 (25.0%) | 1,261 (26.6%) |
| $800 to $999 | 1,599 (11.1%) | 1,179 (24.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 3,326 (23.0%) | 879 (18.5%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,716 (11.9%) | 210 (4.4%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 724 (5.0%) | 12 (0.3%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 298 (2.1%) | 3 (0.1%) |
| $3,000 or more | 424 (2.9%) | 2 (0.0%) |
| Total | 14,455 (100.0%) | 4,742 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Barron County
Housing Structures in Barron County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 14,901 | 77.6% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 505 | 2.6% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 812 | 4.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 506 | 2.6% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 525 | 2.7% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 995 | 5.2% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 953 | 5.0% |
| Total | 19,197 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Barron County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 13,290 (89.2%) | 1,611 (10.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 315 (62.4%) | 190 (37.6%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 114 (14.0%) | 698 (86.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 17 (3.4%) | 489 (96.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 14 (2.7%) | 511 (97.3%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 30 (3.0%) | 965 (97.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 675 (70.8%) | 278 (29.2%) |
| Total | 14,455 (75.3%) | 4,742 (24.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Barron County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 17 (0.1%) | 155 (3.3%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 596 (4.1%) | 1,040 (21.9%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 3,941 (27.3%) | 2,172 (45.8%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 5,009 (34.6%) | 896 (18.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 4,892 (33.8%) | 479 (10.1%) |
| Total | 14,455 (100.0%) | 4,742 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Barron County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 6,296 (43.6%) | 1,616 (34.1%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 5,449 (37.7%) | 809 (17.1%) |
| Electricity | 1,003 (6.9%) | 1,919 (40.5%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 343 (2.4%) | 78 (1.6%) |
| Coal or Coke | 2 (0.0%) | 8 (0.2%) |
| All other Fuels | 1,346 (9.3%) | 158 (3.3%) |
| No Fuel Used | 16 (0.1%) | 154 (3.3%) |
| Total | 14,455 (100.0%) | 4,742 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Barron County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 378 (2.6%) | 613 (12.9%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,897 (20.0%) | 2,450 (51.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 6,534 (45.2%) | 1,218 (25.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 4,646 (32.1%) | 461 (9.7%) |
| Total | 14,455 (100.0%) | 4,742 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Barron County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Barron County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 6,849 | 7,606 |
| Median Property Value | $175,600 | $190,000 |
| Median Household Income | $59,797 | $1,238 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $565 | $402 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $2,786 | $76 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Barron County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 590 (8.6%) | 140 (1.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 769 (11.2%) | 972 (12.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 4,117 (60.1%) | 4,704 (61.9%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 993 (14.5%) | 1,348 (17.7%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 235 (3.4%) | 369 (4.9%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 60 (0.9%) | 48 (0.6%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 85 (1.2%) | 25 (0.3%) |
| Total | 6,849 (100.0%) | 7,606 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Barron County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 199 (2.9%) | 166 (2.2%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 784 (11.5%) | 145 (1.9%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 801 (11.7%) | 447 (5.9%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,089 (15.9%) | 454 (6.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,351 (19.7%) | 765 (10.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,044 (15.2%) | 1,479 (19.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 950 (13.9%) | 1,373 (18.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 631 (9.2%) | 1,705 (22.4%) |
| Total | 6,849 (100.0%) | 7,606 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Barron County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 2,181 (31.8%) | 83,443 (1,097.1%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 1,345 (19.6%) | 2,949 (38.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 849 (12.4%) | 1,942 (25.5%) |
| 4.0x or more | 2,428 (35.4%) | 966 (12.7%) |
| Total | 6,849 (100.0%) | 7,606 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Barron County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 499 (7.3%) | 13 (0.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 615 (9.0%) | 198 (2.6%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 5,533 (80.8%) | 919 (12.1%) |
| Total | 6,849 (100.0%) | 7,606 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Barron County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barron County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 2,988 (95.4%) | 144 (4.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 6,586 (89.4%) | 781 (10.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 2,889 (85.6%) | 486 (14.4%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 3,696 (84.6%) | 672 (15.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 4,737 (91.4%) | 444 (8.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,918 (92.0%) | 427 (8.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6,683 (93.7%) | 452 (6.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,989 (100.0%) | 2 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 4,258 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 42,744 (92.6%) | 3,408 (7.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Barron County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 2,988 (95.4%) | 144 (4.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 6,586 (89.4%) | 781 (10.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 2,889 (85.6%) | 486 (14.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Barron County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 4,264 (91.2%) | 412 (8.8%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 9,086 (89.5%) | 1,062 (10.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8,121 (94.2%) | 497 (5.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6,807 (93.4%) | 484 (6.6%) |
| $100,000 and over | 14,217 (93.7%) | 949 (6.3%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barron County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,343 (42.9%) | 1,764 (56.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,794 (37.9%) | 4,354 (59.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 782 (23.2%) | 2,232 (66.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,012 (23.2%) | 2,888 (66.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 992 (19.2%) | 3,889 (75.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,122 (21.0%) | 4,081 (76.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,660 (23.3%) | 5,471 (76.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5,786 (96.6%) | 3,731 (62.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 4,248 (99.8%) | 2,798 (65.7%) |
| Total | 19,739 (42.8%) | 31,208 (67.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Barron County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 11 (0.9%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 251 (6.5%) | 167 (4.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 383 (8.8%) | 341 (8.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,016 (11.3%) | 1,203 (13.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 718 (23.8%) | 599 (20.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 708 (38.7%) | 1,067 (43.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Barron County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (0.4%) | 61 (1.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 50 (1.1%) | 50 (1.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 300 (3.3%) | 183 (2.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 376 (12.5%) | 220 (7.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 519 (28.4%) | 422 (17.4%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 11 (0.9%) | 2 (0.2%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.2%) | 42 (1.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 34 (0.8%) | 35 (0.9%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 155 (1.7%) | 134 (1.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 52 (1.7%) | 117 (3.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 123 (6.7%) | 146 (6.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 231 (6.0%) | 57 (1.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 267 (6.2%) | 263 (6.7%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 436 (4.8%) | 502 (5.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 179 (5.9%) | 81 (2.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 90 (4.9%) | 176 (7.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (0.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 56 (1.3%) | 17 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 396 (4.4%) | 697 (8.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 346 (11.5%) | 381 (12.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 322 (17.6%) | 735 (30.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 26 (0.7%) | 31 (0.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 54 (1.3%) | 59 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 214 (2.4%) | 263 (3.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 100 (3.3%) | 46 (1.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 231 (12.6%) | 220 (9.0%) |
Technology Access in Barron County
Computing Device Access in Barron County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 14,036 | 73.1% |
| Smartphone | 15,804 | 82.3% |
| Tablet | 10,449 | 54.4% |
| No Computing Device | 1,581 | 8.2% |
| Total | 19,197 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Barron County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 163 | 0.9% |
| Broadband Home | 12,321 | 64.2% |
| Cellular Data Only | 2,177 | 11.3% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,279 | 6.7% |
| No Internet | 3,659 | 19.1% |
| Total | 19,197 | 100.0% |
Barron County Summary
Barron County is located in the northwestern part of Wisconsin, and is bordered by Polk County to the north, Washburn County to the east, Chippewa County to the south, and Dunn County to the west. The county seat is Barron, and the largest city is Rice Lake. The county was established in 1859 and named after Henry D. Barron, a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice.
Geography
Barron County covers an area of 1,179 square miles, of which 1,176 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water. The county is located in the northwestern part of Wisconsin, and is bordered by Polk County to the north, Washburn County to the east, Chippewa County to the south, and Dunn County to the west. The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern and western parts. The highest point in the county is located in the northwest corner, at an elevation of 1,092 feet. The county is drained by the Red Cedar River, which flows through the center of the county, and the Yellow River, which flows through the western part of the county.
The county is home to several state parks and wildlife areas, including the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, the Governor Knowles State Forest, and the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage Scenic Waters Area. The county also contains several lakes, including Big Chetac Lake, Big Rice Lake, and Lake Wissota.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 45,413 people, 17,845 households, and 12,541 families living in the county. The population density was 38.7 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. 3.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The median income for a household in the county was $45,945, and the median income for a family was $54,945. The per capita income for the county was $21,945. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
The economy of Barron County is largely based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. The county is home to several large agricultural operations, including dairy farms, beef farms, and vegetable farms. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics factory.
Tourism is also an important part of the county's economy. The county is home to several popular attractions, including the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, the Governor Knowles State Forest, and the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage Scenic Waters Area. The county also contains several popular lakes, including Big Chetac Lake, Big Rice Lake, and Lake Wissota.
History
Barron County was established in 1859 and named after Henry D. Barron, a Wisconsin Supreme Court justice. The county was originally home to several Native American tribes, including the Ojibwe, Menominee, and Ho-Chunk. The first white settlers arrived in the area in the 1840s, and the county was officially organized in 1859.
The county experienced rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as the lumber industry and agriculture flourished. The county was also home to several large manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics factory.
In the late 20th century, the county's economy shifted away from manufacturing and towards agriculture and tourism. The county is now home to several large agricultural operations, and is a popular tourist destination, with several popular attractions, including the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area, the Governor Knowles State Forest, and the Turtle-Flambeau Flowage Scenic Waters Area.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Barron County?
Total Population of Barron County is 46,683.
What is the Total Male Population of Barron County?
Total Male Population of Barron County is 23,605.
What is the Total Female Population of Barron County?
Total Female Population of Barron County is 23,078.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Barron County?
There are 102.28 Males per 100 Females in Barron County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Barron County?
There are 97.77 Females per 100 Males in Barron County.
What is the Median Population Age in Barron County?
Median Population Age in Barron County is 44.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Barron County
Average Family Size in Barron County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Barron County
Average Household Size in Barron County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Barron County?
Per Capita income in Barron County is $34,146.
What is the Median Family Income in Barron County?
Median Family Income in Barron County is $77,987.
What is the Median Household income in Barron County?
Median Household Income in Barron County is $59,379.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Barron County?
Income or Wage Gap in Barron County is 29.4%.
Women in Barron County earn 70.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Barron County?
Family Income Deficit in Barron County is $8,642.
Families that are below poverty line in Barron County earn $8,642 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Barron County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Barron County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Barron County?
There are 23,364 People in the Labor Forcein in Barron County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Barron County?
61.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Barron County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Barron County?
Unemployment Rate in Barron County is 3.2%.