Barron County, Wisconsin
Barron County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Barron County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,870 and a population density of 20 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 45,090 inhabitants. Its county seat is Barron. The county was created 152 years ago in 1873.
County Snapshot
Barron County at a glance
Barron County currently has 14 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
14
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Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
Rice LakePopulation 3,078
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Barron County
| Population | 45,090 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area | 2305 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 3% |
| Land as percent of area | 97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.4237,-91.8483 |
| Named for | Henry D. Barron |
| Altitude | 1,109 feet / 338 meters |
| Capital | Barron |
| Establishment | January 01, 1874 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:17:45 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 20 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Barron County is located at 45°25'25"N 91°50'54"W (45.4237200, -91.8483100). It has 7 neighbors: Burnett County, Dunn County, Polk County, Rusk County, Saint Croix County, Sawyer County and Washburn County.
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The largest city of Barron County is Rice Lake with a population of 3,078. Other cities include, Chetek population 1,618, Cumberland population 864, Almena population 862 and Sumner population 855. See all Barron County cities & populated places.
Barron County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barron County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake | 3,078 | City in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Chetek | 1,618 | City in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Cumberland | 864 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Almena | 862 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Sumner | 855 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Barron | 829 | City in and county seat of Barron County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Arland | 755 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Prairie Farm | 570 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Dallas | 563 | Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Cameron | 477 | Human settlement in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Barronett | 441 | Township in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Canton | 297 | Town in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, USA |
| Haugen | 270 | Village in Barron County, Wisconsin |
| Turtle Lake | 91 | Human settlement in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
Weather
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Barron County decreased by 1.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,870 | - | census |
| 2011 | 45,890 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 45,777 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 45,581 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 45,349 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 45,367 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 45,242 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 45,141 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 45,150 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 45,244 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 45,090 | -0.34% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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