Wisconsin

Barron

46,711

2020 population

1860

first census record

census records

About Barron

Barron, Wisconsin, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 13. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 46,711.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 10 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	46,711
2010	45,870
2000	44,963
1990	40,750
1980	38,730
1970	33,955
1960	34,270
1950	34,703
1940	34,289
1930	34,301
1920	34,281
1910	29,114
1900	23,677
1890	15,416
1880	7,024
1870	538
1860	13

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Barron

National Register of Historic Places listings in Barron, Wisconsin.

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Frequently asked about Barron

When does Barron first appear in the US census?

Barron, Wisconsin first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 13.

What is the population of Barron?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Barron had a recorded population of 46,711.

How many historic places are in Barron?

10 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Barron, Wisconsin.

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