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Barron, WI
City in Barron County, Wisconsin.
Population
3,681
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,264
ZIP codes
0
Barron and its ZIP codes
Barron at a glance
- Barron is about 12 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,469, 39% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,600 (54% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $946 a month.
Local data for Barron, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barron, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,469
Poverty rate
17.7%
Median home value
$121,600
Median rent
$946/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,109), Irish Americans (966), Norwegian Americans (622).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barron County. PPP loans are for Barron.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,920
21,222 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,871
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$359M
FY 2026, $7,676 per person
How people get to work
Barron, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.6%
- Carpooled41.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barron, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 2°F
31.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barron, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Barron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CameronVillage | 5 mi | 2.6 |
| Rice LakeCity | 8 mi | 9 |
| AlmenaVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| DallasVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| ChetekCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| CumberlandCity | 13 mi | 4.2 |
| Prairie FarmVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| RidgelandVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| HaugenVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Turtle LakeVillage | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| ClaytonVillage | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| BarronettCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| New AuburnVillage | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| WeyerhaeuserVillage | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| BirchwoodVillage | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| Shell LakeCity | 23 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barron, WI in?
- Barron is in Barron County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Barron, WI?
- About 3,681 people live in Barron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barron?
- Nearby places include Cameron (5 mi), Rice Lake (8 mi), Almena (9.5 mi), Dallas (10 mi), Chetek (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023