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Biron, WI
Village in Wood County, Wisconsin.
Population
822
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
177
ZIP codes
0
Biron and its ZIP codes
Biron at a glance
- Biron is 62% denser than Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,250, 14% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,400 (42% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,161 a month.
Local data for Biron, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Biron, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,250
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$154,400
Median rent
$1,161/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
51.1
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (424), Polish Americans (137), Irish Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Biron.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,574
35,407 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,549
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.44B
FY 2026, $19,410 per person
How people get to work
Biron, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Biron, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
96
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
33.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Biron, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Biron
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake WazeechaCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Wisconsin RapidsCity | 4.2 mi | 13.9 |
| RudolphVillage | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Port EdwardsVillage | 7 mi | 6 |
| NekoosaCity | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| VesperVillage | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| WhitingVillage | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| PloverVillage | 11 mi | 10.6 |
| Junction CityVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Stevens PointCity | 12 mi | 17.3 |
| Park RidgeVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MilladoreVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Ceex HaciCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake CamelotCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| BancroftCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.1 |
| Lake SherwoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Biron, WI in?
- Biron is in Wood County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Biron, WI?
- About 822 people live in Biron, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Biron?
- Nearby places include Lake Wazeecha (3.9 mi), Wisconsin Rapids (4.2 mi), Rudolph (5.4 mi), Port Edwards (7 mi), Nekoosa (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023