Barron County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Barron County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55005
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 863.05 sq mi
- Water Area
- 26.71 sq mi
- Total Area
- 889.76 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.437192
- Longitude
- -91.852892
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 46,313
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 36,479
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 45,088 | 97.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,227 | 2.6% |
| White | 42,964 | 92.8% |
| Black | 607 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 220 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 127 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,801 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 679 | 1.9% |
| White | 34,478 | 94.5% |
| Black | 576 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 263 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 479 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 46,797
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,838
- Poverty Rate
- 10.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,083
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 42,846 | 91.6% |
| Black | 618 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 281 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 32,573
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,433 | 16.7% |
| Republican | 14,972 | 46.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 12,168 | 37.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,209 | 46.7% |
| Female | 17,202 | 52.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,689 | 81.9% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 1.3% |
| Black | 114 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 182 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 19,790
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 16,476 | 61.7% |
| Hispanic | 188 | 43.2% |
| Black | 41 | 36.0% |
| Asian | 98 | 53.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,731 | 64.0% |
| Female | 9,988 | 58.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,662 (28.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 7,777 (23.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 24,067
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $214,640
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $888
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 8.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.