Barron, WI

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2021 Population
3,641
10.1% 1-year growth
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
35.1
5.09% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
13.7%
17% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$44,201
9.8% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$93,600
3.11% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Barron, WI had a population of 3.64k people with a median age of 35.1 and a median household income of $44,201. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Barron, WI grew from 3,306 to 3,641, a 10.1% increase and its median household income grew from $40,256 to $44,201, a 9.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Barron, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (73%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (14%), Other (Hispanic) (3.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%).

None of the households in Barron, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.6% of the residents in Barron, WI are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Barron, WI was $93,600, and the homeownership rate was 60%.

Most people in Barron, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Barron, WI was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Barron, WI is home to a population of 3.64k people, from which 90.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.1% of Barron, WI residents were born outside of the country (476 people).

In 2021, there were 5.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.66k people) in Barron, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 510 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 142 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

90.6%
2021 Citizenship
94.6%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 90.6% of Barron, WI residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Barron, WI was 94.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Barron, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.66k ± 274
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    510 ± 237
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    142 ± 110
7.17%
Hispanic Population
261 people

In 2021, there were 5.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.66k people) in Barron, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 510 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 142 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

7.17% of the people in Barron, WI are hispanic (261 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Barron, WI as a share of the total population.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.1%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
476 people
9.86%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
326 people

As of 2021, 13.1% of Barron, WI residents (476 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Barron, WI was 9.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    84 ± 82
  2. Vietnam
    54 ± 77
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    53 ± 54

Barron, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Barron, WI employs 1.54k people. The largest industries in Barron, WI are Manufacturing (377 people), Retail Trade (232 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (167 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,828), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,891), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($40,625).

Occupations

1.54k
2021 Value
± 298
8.56%
1 Year growth
± 24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Barron, WI grew at a rate of 8.56%, from 1.41k employees to 1.54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Barron, WI, are Material Moving Occupations (218 people), Production Occupations (158 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (126 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Barron, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.54k
2021 Value
± 298
8.56%
1 Year growth
± 24%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Barron, WI grew at a rate of 8.56%, from 1.41k employees to 1.54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Barron, WI, are Manufacturing (377 people), Retail Trade (232 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (167 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Barron, WI, though some of these residents may live in Barron, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$31,513
Median earning men ± $10,584
$27,321
Median earning women ± $3,420

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($39,926), Manufacturing ($31,151), and Retail Trade ($23,952).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($28,860), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($24,597), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($18,650).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $43.6B
  2. $37.7B
  3. $34.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B
2020 Value in Wisconsin
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin
76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $35.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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The median property value in Barron, WI was $93,600 in 2021, which is 0.382 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $96,600 to $93,600, a 3.11% decrease. The homeownership rate in Barron, WI is 60%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Barron, WI have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Barron, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$93,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,967
$815
Median Property Taxes
±$206

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Barron, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Barron, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

60%
Homeownership
2021
70.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 60% of the housing units in Barron, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 58.4%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 4
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$44,201
Median Household Income
± $7,508
1.36k
Number of Households
± 287

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.36k households in Barron, WI grew to $44,201 from the previous year's value of $40,256.

The following chart displays the households in Barron, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Barron, WI is from Wisconsin.
0.443
2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
0.445
2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (82.3%)
  2. Walked (9.88%)
  3. Carpooled (7.77%)

In 2021, 82.3% of workers in Barron, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.88%) and those who carpooled to work (7.77%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

16.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Barron, WI have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Barron, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Barron, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Barron, WI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Barron, WI (471 out of 3.45k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Barron, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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89.4% of the population of Barron, WI has health coverage, with 28% on employee plans, 31.9% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 2.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Barron County, WI see 905 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.14% increase from the previous year (886 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1455 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1156 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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905 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Barron County, WI

Primary care physicians in Barron County, WI see an average of 905 patients per year. This represents a 2.14% increase from the previous year (886 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Barron County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.9% under 18 years, 19.1% between 18 and 34 years, 28.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 38.8% were men and 61.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

10.6%
Uninsured
28%
Employer Coverage
31.9%
Medicaid
16.7%
Medicare
10.2%
Non-Group
2.61%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Barron, WI grew by 21% from 8.78% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Barron, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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