Barron, Wisconsin
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Barron is a city located in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,248. The city is located within the Town of Barron.
Geography
Barron is located at 45°24'1" North, 91°50'52" West (45.400527, -91.847948)Template:GR.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,248 people, 1,389 households, and 837 families residing in the city. The population density is 454.4/km² (1,176.7/mi²). There are 1,442 housing units at an average density of 201.7/km² (522.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.92% White, 0.62% Black or African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.05% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,389 households out of which 28.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% are married couples living together, 11.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% are non-families. 33.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.25 and the average family size is 2.83.
In the city the population is spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 93.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $33,281, and the median income for a family is $40,401. Males have a median income of $29,487 versus $19,926 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,485. 9.2% of the population and 5.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.7% of those under the age of 18 and 6.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.