Sauk County, Wisconsin
Sauk County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Sauk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 61,976 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 64,449 inhabitants. Its county seat is Baraboo. The county was created 186 years ago in 1840.
County Snapshot
Sauk County at a glance
Sauk County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
Sauk CityPopulation 3,498
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Sauk County
| Population | 64,449 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area | 2197 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.4268,-89.9484 |
| Named for | Sauk people |
| Altitude | 1,083 feet / 330 meters |
| Capital | Baraboo |
| Establishment | January 11, 1840 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:02:55 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sauk County is located at 43°25'36"N 89°56'54"W (43.4267800, -89.9483700). It has 7 neighbors: Adams County, Columbia County, Dane County, Iowa County, Juneau County, Richland County and Vernon County.
Sauk County map
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The largest city of Sauk County is Sauk City with a population of 3,498. Other cities include, Lake Delton population 2,986, Spring Green population 1,836, Baraboo population 1,787 and West Baraboo population 1,416. See all Sauk County cities & populated places.
Sauk County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sauk County.
| 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 |
| Baraboo | 1,787 | City in and county seat of 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 |
Official website of Sauk County
Official Website- Baraboo
Demographics
The population of Sauk County increased by 3.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61,976 | - | census |
| 2011 | 62,236 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 62,369 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 62,782 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 62,959 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 63,271 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 63,614 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,967 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 64,318 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 64,442 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 64,449 | 0.01% | estimation process |
People born in Sauk County (4)
People born in Sauk County, including politician Levi H. Bancroft, journalist Lucius W. Nieman, politician Maude Frazier, .
More notable people
- Benjamin Hoskins Paddock, Sr. he was born in 27/08/1881
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|---|---|---|
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