Baraboo, WI

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

65,428

1.99% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.8

0.488% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.71%

2.59% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$67,702

7.79% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$195,700

5.78% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Baraboo, WI had a population of 65.4k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $67,702. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Baraboo, WI grew from 64,152 to 65,428, a 1.99% increase and its median household income grew from $62,808 to $67,702, a 7.79% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Baraboo, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.07%), Other (Hispanic) (1.53%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.14%).

None of the households in Baraboo, 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.

98.1% of the residents in Baraboo, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baraboo, WI are Panache Academy of Beauty (26 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Baraboo, WI was $195,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Baraboo, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Baraboo, WI was 2 cars per household.

Baraboo, WI borders Madison, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Baraboo, WI is home to a population of 65.4k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.04% of Baraboo, WI residents were born outside of the country (1.99k people).

In 2021, there were 31.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.7k people) in Baraboo, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.88k White (Hispanic) and 1.35k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Baraboo, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Baraboo, WI was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Baraboo, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baraboo, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
58.7k ± 136
White (Hispanic)
1.88k ± 244
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.35k ± 245

5.62%

Hispanic Population

3.67k people

5.62% of the people in Baraboo, WI are hispanic (3.67k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

3.04%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.99k people

3.22%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.07k people

As of 2021, 3.04% of Baraboo, WI residents (1.99k 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 Baraboo, WI was 3.22%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Baraboo, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,550 ± 243
Gulf War (2001-)
626 ± 186
Gulf War (1990s)
442 ± 126

Baraboo, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Baraboo, WI employs 34.3k people. The largest industries in Baraboo, WI are Manufacturing (5,215 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,807 people), and Retail Trade (4,400 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($86,319), Utilities ($69,950), and Public Administration ($60,481).

Employment

Occupations

34.3k

2021 Value

± 1,123

0.406%

1 Year growth

± 4.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baraboo, WI grew at a rate of 0.406%, from 34.2k employees to 34.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baraboo, WI, are Management Occupations (3,704 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,258 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,217 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baraboo, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

34.3k

2021 Value

± 1,123

0.406%

1 Year growth

± 4.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baraboo, WI grew at a rate of 0.406%, from 34.2k employees to 34.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baraboo, WI, are Manufacturing (5,215 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,807 people), and Retail Trade (4,400 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baraboo, WI, though some of these residents may live in Baraboo, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,060

Median earning men ± $1,737

$34,076

Median earning women ± $1,437

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,539), Public Administration ($63,966), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,042).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($55,094), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,896), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,216).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

445
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
411
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
410
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

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

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.

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.

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

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$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).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.17%)
Independent Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Baraboo, WI awarded 26 degrees. The student population of Baraboo, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7 male students and 58 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baraboo, WI are White (24 and 92.3%), followed by Black or African American (1 and 3.85%), Unknown (1 and 3.85%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Baraboo, WI by number of degrees awarded are Panache Academy of Beauty (26 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Baraboo, WI are General Cosmetology (12 and 46.2%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (7 and 26.9%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (5 and 19.2%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

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Race

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Baraboo, WI was $195,700 in 2021, which is 0.799 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $185,000 to $195,700, a 5.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Baraboo, WI is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Baraboo, WI have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baraboo, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Baraboo, WI is $67,702. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Baraboo, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $94,310, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $91,320 and $86,915.

Property

$195,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,991

$19,349

Median Property Taxes

±$740

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 Baraboo, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2021

61.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.1% of the housing units in Baraboo, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Baraboo, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Baraboo, WI was Waukesha County, WI with a value of $94,310, followed by St. Croix County, WI and Ozaukee County, WI, with respective values of $91,320 and $86,915.

The following map shows all of the counties in Baraboo, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,702

Median Household Income

± $1,885

26.9k

Number of Households

± 1,007

In 2021, the median household income of the 26.9k households in Baraboo, WI grew to $67,702 from the previous year's value of $62,808.

The following chart displays the households in Baraboo, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Baraboo, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (8.72%)
Worked At Home (6.3%)

In 2021, 80.5% of workers in Baraboo, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.72%) and those who worked at home (6.3%).

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.

Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baraboo, WI have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Baraboo, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Baraboo, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baraboo, WI (5.61k out of 64.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.5% of the population of Baraboo, WI has health coverage, with 53.9% on employee plans, 12.1% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.6% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1255 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1267 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 441 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,255 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wisconsin

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see an average of 1,255 patients per year. This represents a 0.947% decrease from the previous year (1,267 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.46%

Uninsured

53.9%

Employer Coverage

12.1%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baraboo, WI grew by 0.584% from 6.43% to 6.46%.

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