Baraboo, Wisconsin
Baraboo: city in and county seat of Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Baraboo is a city located in the county of Sauk in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,672 and a population density of 86 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,787 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1837.
Quick Facts about Baraboo
| Population | 1,787 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Sauk County |
| Postal code | 53913 |
| Phone Area Codes | 608 |
| Area | 19.39 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.4711,-89.7443 |
| Altitude | 889 feet / 271 meters |
| Capital city | Baraboo is capital of Sauk County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1838 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 18:12:00 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 92 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.44% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Baraboo is located at 43°28'16"N 89°44'39"W (43.4710900, -89.7442900).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Baraboo increased by 6.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,672 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,673 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,677 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,690 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,699 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,712 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,729 | 0.98% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,741 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,760 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,770 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,787 | 0.95% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Baraboo
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Services and Civic Places in Baraboo
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People born in Baraboo (21)
People born in Baraboo, including writer Stuart Palmer, United States Army Medal of Honor recipient Beryl Newman, singer Brittany Shane, .
More notable people
- Daryl Morey (American basketball executive) he was born in 14/09/1972
- Edward Brooks (American politician) he was born in 01/07/1942
- Ellet J. Waggoner (American Seventh-day Adventist leader) he was born in 12/01/1855
- Evan Glodell (director)
- Len Koenecke (American baseball player) he was born in 18/01/1904
- Mary Bonnin (United States Navy Master Chief, underwater diver)
- Mike Reinfeldt (American football player and executive) he was born in 06/05/1953
- Stan Barnes (American football player) he was born in 01/05/1900
- Terry Stieve (American football player) he was born in 10/03/1954
- Tiny Cahoon (American football player (1900-1973)) he was born in 22/05/1900
- William Baer (American lawyer) he was born in 31/05/1950
- May Wood Simons (American writer, teacher, and socialist) she was born in 10/05/1876
- John Ringling North (Circus czar) he was born in 14/08/1903
- Otto Ringling (co-founder of the Ringling Brothers Circus) he was born in 01/01/1858
- Gordon True (American professor of animal husbandry) he was born in 14/12/1868
- Herbert Cramer he was born in 16/10/1894
- Albert John Ochsner (American physician and surgeon) he was born in 01/01/1858
- Eugene Hugh Byrne (American historian) he was born in 16/11/1882
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Baraboo, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475413 | Panache Academy of Beauty | Baraboo (WI) | 53913-2596 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Baraboo, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDL | Wisconsin Dells | Superior and La Crosse Sts. | RAIL |
| POG | Portage | 400 West Oneida Street | RAIL |
| WSF | Westfield, WI | 244 North Pioneer Park Road | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Baraboo.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Barab Post Office | Baraboo (WI) | 53913 |
Other cities in Sauk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sauk County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sauk City | 3,498 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Lake Delton | 2,986 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Spring Green | 1,836 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| West Baraboo | 1,416 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| La Valle | 1,397 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| Reedsburg | 1,297 | City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Prairie du Sac | 1,151 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Merrimac | 1,056 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Plain | 765 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Ironton | 690 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| North Freedom | 690 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Rock Springs | 361 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Loganville | 297 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| Lime Ridge | 163 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Baraboo distances to largest Wisconsin cities