Baraboo, WI

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Baraboo Overview

12,541
TOTAL POPULATION
6,187
MALE POPULATION
6,354
FEMALE POPULATION
97.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.70
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,847
PER CAPITA INCOME
$85,819
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,592
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,030
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,974
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Baraboo Zip Codes

Baraboo Area Codes

Race in Baraboo

The most populous races in Baraboo are White / Caucasian (11,335 | 90.4%), Two or more Races (761 | 6.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (503 | 4.0%).
Race in Baraboo
Race# Population% Population
Asian200.2%
Black / African American1531.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino5034.0%
Native / Alaskan690.5%
White / Caucasian11,33590.4%
Two or more Races7616.1%
Some other Race2031.6%
Total12,541100.0%

Ancestry in Baraboo

The most populous ancestries reported in Baraboo are German (5,905 | 47.1%), Irish (1,984 | 15.8%), Norwegian (953 | 7.6%), English (890 | 7.1%), and Polish (628 | 5.0%), together accounting for 82.6% of all Baraboo residents.
Ancestry in Baraboo
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native70.1%
American3883.1%
Austrian150.1%
Belgian1120.9%
Bhutanese1361.1%
British870.7%
Bulgarian1581.3%
Burmese290.2%
Canadian110.1%
Central American120.1%
Chippewa240.2%
Colombian580.5%
Czech1651.3%
Czechoslovakian990.8%
Danish880.7%
Dutch3472.8%
English8907.1%
European2732.2%
Finnish300.2%
French4223.4%
French Canadian160.1%
German5,90547.1%
German Russian410.3%
Greek800.6%
Guatemalan120.1%
Haitian360.3%
Hungarian100.1%
Indian (Asian)200.2%
Irish1,98415.8%
Iroquois40.0%
Italian6275.0%
Jamaican200.2%
Korean190.2%
Mexican3172.5%
Norwegian9537.6%
Pennsylvania German160.1%
Polish6285.0%
Puerto Rican1160.9%
Russian610.5%
Scandinavian280.2%
Scotch-Irish1020.8%
Scottish4553.6%
Slavic10.0%
Slovak560.4%
Slovene740.6%
South American580.5%
Swedish4083.3%
Swiss1060.9%
Thai250.2%
Turkish50.0%
Ukrainian210.2%
Welsh460.4%
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Immigrants in Baraboo

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Baraboo came from Latin America (159 | 1.3%), Europe (99 | 0.8%), Eastern Europe (95 | 0.8%), Colombia (58 | 0.5%), and South America (58 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.7% of all Baraboo residents.
Immigrants in Baraboo
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa90.1%
Asia200.2%
Caribbean560.4%
Central America450.4%
China200.2%
Colombia580.5%
Czechoslovakia440.4%
Eastern Asia200.2%
Eastern Europe950.8%
Europe990.8%
Germany40.0%
Guatemala120.1%
Haiti360.3%
Jamaica200.2%
Latin America1591.3%
Mexico330.3%
Poland430.3%
Russia80.1%
South America580.5%
Western Europe40.0%
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Sex and Age in Baraboo

Sex and Age in Baraboo

The most populous age groups in Baraboo are 25 to 29 Years (536 | 8.7%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (521 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Baraboo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years383 (6.2%)219 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Years119 (1.9%)479 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years341 (5.5%)323 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years430 (7.0%)289 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years365 (5.9%)420 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years536 (8.7%)388 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years461 (7.4%)385 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years425 (6.9%)490 (7.7%)
40 to 44 Years486 (7.9%)521 (8.2%)
45 to 49 Years439 (7.1%)307 (4.8%)
50 to 54 Years379 (6.1%)406 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years427 (6.9%)490 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years398 (6.4%)313 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years354 (5.7%)354 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years299 (4.8%)210 (3.3%)
75 to 79 Years183 (3.0%)297 (4.7%)
80 to 84 Years54 (0.9%)141 (2.2%)
85 Years and over108 (1.8%)322 (5.1%)
Total6,187 (100.0%)6,354 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Baraboo

Median Family Size in Baraboo

The median family size in Baraboo is 2.72 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,244 | 68.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.89 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (465 | 14.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.29 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Baraboo
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,244 (68.3%)2.89
Single Male/Father465 (14.2%)2.29
Single Female/Mother574 (17.5%)2.41
Total Families3,283 (100.0%)2.72

Median Household Size in Baraboo

The median household size in Baraboo is 2.13 persons per household, with married-couple households (2,244 | 39.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.89 persons per household. non-family households (2,444 | 42.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Baraboo
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,244 (39.2%)2.89
Single Male/Father465 (8.1%)2.77
Single Female/Mother574 (10.0%)2.75
Non-family2,444 (42.7%)1.16
Total Households5,727 (100.0%)2.13

Household Size by Marriage Status in Baraboo

Out of a total of 5,727 households in Baraboo, 3,283 (57.3%) are family households, while 2,444 (42.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,564, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,035.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Baraboo
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,035 (35.5%)
2-Person Households1,564 (27.3%)388 (6.8%)
3-Person Households1,037 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households358 (6.2%)21 (0.4%)
5-Person Households294 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households30 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,283 (57.3%)2,444 (42.7%)

Female Fertility in Baraboo

Fertility by Age in Baraboo

Average fertility rate in Baraboo is 113.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 134.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 56.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Baraboo
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years139 (43.3%)117.0
35 to 50 years182 (56.7%)134.0
Total321 (100.0%)113.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baraboo

52.6% of women with births (321) in Baraboo are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 78.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 6.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baraboo
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years130 (93.5%)9 (6.5%)
35 to 50 years39 (21.4%)143 (78.6%)
Total169 (52.6%)152 (47.3%)

Fertility by Education in Baraboo

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Baraboo
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma35 (10.9%)61.0
College or Associate's Degree143 (44.6%)112.0
Bachelor's Degree113 (35.2%)223.0
Graduate Degree30 (9.3%)224.0
Total321 (100.0%)113.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baraboo

47.3% of women with births in Baraboo are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baraboo
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma26 (74.3%)9 (25.7%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)143 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total169 (52.6%)152 (47.3%)

Income in Baraboo

Income Overview in Baraboo

Per Capita Income in Baraboo is $35,847, while median incomes of families and households are $85,819 and $66,592 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income12,541$35,847
Median Family Income3,283$85,819
Mean Family Income3,283$95,690
Median Household Income5,727$66,592
Mean Household Income5,727$78,120
Income Deficit3,283$10,030
Wage / Income Gap (%)12,54116.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)12,54183.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index12,5410.38

Earnings by Sex in Baraboo

Average Earnings in Baraboo are $42,446, $47,389 for men and $39,552 for women, a difference of 16.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Baraboo
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,001 (54.4%)$47,389
Female3,351 (45.6%)$39,552
Total7,352 (100.0%)$42,446

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baraboo

The most common earnings brackets in Baraboo are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (509 | 12.7%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (336 | 10.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baraboo
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less149 (3.7%)158 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999165 (4.1%)138 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49977 (1.9%)126 (3.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99965 (1.6%)66 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49949 (1.2%)101 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999110 (2.8%)79 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499135 (3.4%)39 (1.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99915 (0.4%)115 (3.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499131 (3.3%)32 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999117 (2.9%)98 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999104 (2.6%)294 (8.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999266 (6.7%)254 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999238 (5.9%)190 (5.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999240 (6.0%)324 (9.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999240 (6.0%)244 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999147 (3.7%)158 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999509 (12.7%)336 (10.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999379 (9.5%)150 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999440 (11.0%)218 (6.5%)
$100,000+425 (10.6%)231 (6.9%)
Total4,001 (100.0%)3,351 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baraboo

Average earnings in Baraboo are $55,514 for men and $42,827 for women, a difference of 22.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,760, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,458. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $86,806, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $34,107.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baraboo
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$51,875$0
High School Diploma$36,458$34,107
College or Associate's Degree$59,673$43,850
Bachelor's Degree$72,760$50,694
Graduate Degree--
Total$55,514$42,827

Family Income in Baraboo

Family Income Brackets in Baraboo

According to the Baraboo family income data, there are 903 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 36 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Baraboo
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000762.3%
$10,000 to $14,999361.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991123.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993029.2%
$35,000 to $49,9992898.8%
$50,000 to $74,99968320.8%
$75,000 to $99,99936411.1%
$100,000 to $149,99990327.5%
$150,000 to $199,99938111.6%
$200,000+1444.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baraboo

4-person families (439 | 13.4%) account for the highest median family income in Baraboo with $113,477 per family, while 3-person families (816 | 24.9%) have the highest median income of $35,964 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baraboo
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,805 (55.0%)$62,050
3-Person Families816 (24.9%)$107,891
4-Person Families439 (13.4%)$113,477
5-Person Families193 (5.9%)$109,385
6-Person Families30 (0.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total3,283 (100.0%)$85,819

Family Income by Number of Earners in Baraboo

The median family income in Baraboo is $85,819, with families comprising 3+ earners (317) having the highest median family income of $164,432, while families with 1 earner (1,116) have the lowest median family income of $53,657, accounting for 9.7% and 34.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Baraboo
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners409 (12.5%)$53,750
1 Earner1,116 (34.0%)$53,657
2 Earners1,441 (43.9%)$109,763
3+ Earners317 (9.7%)$164,432
Total3,283 (100.0%)$85,819

Household Income in Baraboo

Household Income Brackets in Baraboo

With 1,357 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Baraboo, accounting for 23.7% of all households. In contrast, only 143 households (2.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Baraboo
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001432.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992414.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995279.2%
$25,000 to $34,9994588.0%
$35,000 to $49,99971612.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,35723.7%
$75,000 to $99,9995389.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991,14520.0%
$150,000 to $199,9994417.7%
$200,000+1602.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Baraboo

The median household income in Baraboo is $66,592, with the highest median household income of $83,152 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,908 households (33.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $26,741, with 227 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Baraboo
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years227 (4.0%)$26,741
25 to 44 Years2,003 (35.0%)$72,563
45 to 64 Years1,908 (33.3%)$83,152
65+ Years1,589 (27.8%)$43,139
Total5,727 (100.0%)$66,592

Poverty in Baraboo

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baraboo

With 6.2% poverty level for males and 11.2% for females among the residents of Baraboo, 18 to 24 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 96 males (17.7%) and 215 females (21.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baraboo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (5.0%)22 (10.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)18 (20.9%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)42 (8.4%)
12 to 14 Years39 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years22 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years96 (17.7%)77 (15.7%)
25 to 34 Years28 (2.9%)14 (1.8%)
35 to 44 Years83 (9.6%)215 (21.4%)
45 to 54 Years10 (1.3%)10 (1.4%)
55 to 64 Years11 (1.3%)151 (19.0%)
65 to 74 Years61 (9.5%)27 (4.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)126 (18.2%)
Total369 (6.2%)702 (11.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baraboo

According to the poverty statistics in Baraboo, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baraboo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years364 (95.0%)197 (89.9%)
5 Years13 (100.0%)68 (79.1%)
6 to 11 Years178 (100.0%)458 (91.6%)
12 to 14 Years230 (85.5%)203 (100.0%)
15 Years16 (100.0%)127 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years164 (88.2%)84 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years446 (82.3%)415 (84.4%)
25 to 34 Years931 (97.1%)755 (98.2%)
35 to 44 Years779 (90.4%)791 (78.6%)
45 to 54 Years782 (98.7%)703 (98.6%)
55 to 64 Years804 (98.7%)646 (81.0%)
65 to 74 Years580 (90.5%)537 (95.2%)
75 Years and over334 (100.0%)567 (81.8%)
Total5,621 (93.8%)5,551 (88.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baraboo

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Baraboo show that 4.1% or 92 of the total 2,244 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 6.5%, comprising of 92 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baraboo
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,325 (93.5%)92 (6.5%)
1 or 2 Children666 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children161 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,152 (95.9%)92 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baraboo

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baraboo
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)31 (11.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)23 (62.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)69 (12.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baraboo

The poverty data for Baraboo shows that 92 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 69 of the single-parent households (6.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 92 households (6.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baraboo
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children92 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)31 (6.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)23 (21.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total92 (4.1%)69 (6.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Baraboo

Employment by Class of Employer in Baraboo

Among the 6,485 employed individuals in Baraboo, private company employees (4,871 | 75.1%), local government employees (640 | 9.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (485 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Baraboo
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,87175.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2063.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1432.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations4857.5%
Local Government Employees6409.9%
State Government Employees1231.9%
Federal Government Employees170.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total6,485100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Baraboo

According to the labor force statistics for Baraboo, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,534), 66.2% or 6,974 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 398 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 97.7% or 903 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.9% or 84 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Baraboo
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years436 (75.7%)36 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Years527 (67.1%)84 (15.9%)
25 to 29 Years903 (97.7%)69 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years718 (84.9%)17 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years1,532 (79.7%)61 (4.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,349 (88.1%)77 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years635 (69.2%)54 (8.5%)
60 to 64 Years464 (65.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years376 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over33 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,974 (66.2%)398 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baraboo

According to labor force statistics for Baraboo, 81.8% of individuals (5,604) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,851) are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 280 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.1% or 1,639 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.1% or 71 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baraboo
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School442 (79.1%)90 (16.1%)
High School Diploma1,107 (70.4%)94 (6.0%)
College / Associate Degree2,412 (81.5%)101 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,639 (93.1%)62 (3.5%)
Total5,604 (81.8%)343 (5.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Baraboo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baraboo are Management (680 | 10.3%), Community & Social Service (486 | 7.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (471 | 7.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (449 | 6.8%), and Health Technologists (331 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Baraboo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baraboo, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (85.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (65.2%), and Architecture & Engineering (64.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (90.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (82.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Baraboo
OccupationMaleFemale
Management355 (52.2%)325 (47.8%)
Business & Financial67 (32.5%)139 (67.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science307 (65.2%)164 (34.8%)
Computers & Mathematics187 (85.8%)31 (14.2%)
Architecture & Engineering81 (64.3%)45 (35.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science39 (30.7%)88 (69.3%)
Community & Social Service 194 (39.9%)292 (60.1%)
Education, Arts & Media56 (60.2%)37 (39.8%)
Legal Services & Support15 (60.0%)10 (40.0%)
Education Instruction & Library82 (27.5%)216 (72.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment41 (58.6%)29 (41.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating77 (17.2%)372 (82.9%)
Health Technologists33 (10.0%)298 (90.0%)
Total (Category)1,000 (43.6%)1,292 (56.4%)
Total (Overall)3,602 (54.8%)2,973 (45.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Baraboo are Food Preparation & Serving (486 | 7.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (256 | 3.9%), Healthcare Support (222 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (221 | 3.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (146 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Baraboo

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Baraboo, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (89.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (54.7%), and Law Enforcement (48.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (76.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Baraboo
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)222 (100.0%)
Security & Protection71 (32.1%)150 (67.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention35 (24.0%)111 (76.0%)
Law Enforcement36 (48.0%)39 (52.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving266 (54.7%)220 (45.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance229 (89.4%)27 (10.5%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)93 (100.0%)
Total (Category)566 (44.3%)712 (55.7%)
Total (Overall)3,602 (54.8%)2,973 (45.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Baraboo are Sales & Related (676 | 10.3%), and Office & Administration (671 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Baraboo

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Baraboo
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related386 (57.1%)290 (42.9%)
Office & Administration215 (32.0%)456 (68.0%)
Total (Category)601 (44.6%)746 (55.4%)
Total (Overall)3,602 (54.8%)2,973 (45.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Baraboo are Construction & Extraction (315 | 4.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (199 | 3.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Baraboo

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Baraboo
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction305 (96.8%)10 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)504 (98.1%)10 (1.9%)
Total (Overall)3,602 (54.8%)2,973 (45.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Baraboo are Production (690 | 10.5%), Transportation (287 | 4.4%), and Material Moving (167 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Baraboo

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Baraboo
OccupationMaleFemale
Production538 (78.0%)152 (22.0%)
Transportation287 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving106 (63.5%)61 (36.5%)
Total (Category)931 (81.4%)213 (18.6%)
Total (Overall)3,602 (54.8%)2,973 (45.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Baraboo

Employment Industries in Baraboo

The major employment industries in Baraboo include Manufacturing (1,109 | 16.9%), Retail Trade (899 | 13.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (858 | 13.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (804 | 12.2%), and Educational Services (398 | 6.0%).
Employment Industries in Baraboo

Employment Industries by Sex in Baraboo

The Baraboo industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (87.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (85.8%), and Finance & Insurance (77.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Baraboo
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction274 (92.9%)21 (7.1%)
Manufacturing804 (72.5%)305 (27.5%)
Wholesale Trade183 (83.2%)37 (16.8%)
Retail Trade508 (56.5%)391 (43.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing234 (87.6%)33 (12.4%)
Utilities18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance69 (22.8%)234 (77.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (12.7%)48 (87.3%)
Professional & Scientific125 (39.2%)194 (60.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support123 (74.1%)43 (25.9%)
Educational Services119 (29.9%)279 (70.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance114 (14.2%)690 (85.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation106 (44.9%)130 (55.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services490 (57.1%)368 (42.9%)
Public Administration221 (60.9%)142 (39.1%)
Total3,602 (54.8%)2,973 (45.2%)

Education in Baraboo

School Enrollment in Baraboo

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,291 students in Baraboo are middle school (571 | 24.9%), high school (526 | 23.0%), and college / undergraduate (416 | 18.2%).
School Enrollment in Baraboo
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1406.1%
Kindergarten1667.2%
Elementary School40417.6%
Middle School57124.9%
High School52623.0%
College / Undergraduate41618.2%
Graduate / Professional683.0%
Total2,291100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baraboo

Out of a total of 2,291 students who are enrolled in schools in Baraboo, 323 (14.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,968 (85.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 80 (38.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 151 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baraboo
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds49 (62.8%)29 (37.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old498 (83.3%)100 (16.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds625 (96.3%)24 (3.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds331 (83.0%)68 (17.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds129 (61.7%)80 (38.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds42 (66.7%)21 (33.3%)
35 Years and over144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,968 (85.9%)323 (14.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baraboo

Education (526 | 20.2%), business (448 | 17.2%), science & technology (285 | 10.9%), social sciences (261 | 10.0%), and engineering (205 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 2,606 individuals in Baraboo who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baraboo
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1636.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1576.0%
Physical & Health Sciences160.6%
Psychology1827.0%
Social Sciences26110.0%
Engineering2057.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology28510.9%
Business44817.2%
Education52620.2%
Literature & Languages401.5%
Liberal Arts & History953.6%
Visual & Performing Arts321.2%
Communications251.0%
Arts & Humanities1716.6%
Total2,606100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Baraboo

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baraboo

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Baraboo are males with 2 vehicles (1,485, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,106, making up 50.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baraboo
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle29 (0.8%)106 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle875 (24.8%)780 (26.4%)
2 Vehicles1,485 (42.2%)1,106 (37.4%)
3 Vehicles776 (22.0%)583 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles293 (8.3%)329 (11.1%)
5 or more Vehicles64 (1.8%)53 (1.8%)
Total3,522 (100.0%)2,957 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Baraboo

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Baraboo are 5 to 9 minutes (1,478 commuters, 25.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (736 commuters, 12.4%), and 10 to 14 minutes (734 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Baraboo
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3125.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1,47825.0%
10 to 14 Minutes73412.4%
15 to 19 Minutes73612.4%
20 to 24 Minutes5739.7%
25 to 29 Minutes2554.3%
30 to 34 Minutes5268.9%
35 to 39 Minutes2133.6%
40 to 44 Minutes2614.4%
45 to 59 Minutes4808.1%
60 to 89 Minutes2323.9%
90 or more Minutes1141.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Baraboo

The most common commute times in Baraboo are 5 to 9 minutes (802 commuters, 24.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (676 commuters, 26.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Baraboo
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes152 (4.6%)160 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes802 (24.1%)676 (26.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes304 (9.1%)430 (16.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes402 (12.1%)334 (12.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes308 (9.3%)265 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes127 (3.8%)128 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes343 (10.3%)183 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes174 (5.2%)39 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes83 (2.5%)178 (6.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes349 (10.5%)131 (5.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes185 (5.6%)47 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes93 (2.8%)21 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baraboo

The most frequent times of departure to work in Baraboo are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (489, 14.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (422, 16.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baraboo
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM318 (9.6%)137 (5.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM252 (7.6%)28 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM347 (10.4%)53 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM319 (9.6%)367 (14.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM259 (7.8%)224 (8.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM489 (14.7%)282 (10.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM374 (11.3%)422 (16.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM197 (5.9%)249 (9.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM51 (1.5%)98 (3.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM44 (1.3%)182 (7.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM17 (0.5%)49 (1.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM66 (2.0%)56 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM259 (7.8%)319 (12.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM330 (9.9%)126 (4.9%)
Total3,322 (100.0%)2,592 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Baraboo

Occupancy by Ownership in Baraboo

Of the total 5,727 dwellings in Baraboo, owner-occupied units account for 3,742 (65.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,985 (34.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Baraboo
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,74265.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,98534.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units5,727100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Baraboo

Occupancy by Household Size in Baraboo
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,03535.5%
2-Person Household1,95234.1%
3-Person Household1,03718.1%
4+ Person Household70312.3%
Total Housing Units5,727100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baraboo

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baraboo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household976 (48.0%)1,059 (52.0%)
2-Person Household1,380 (70.7%)572 (29.3%)
3-Person Household813 (78.4%)224 (21.6%)
4+ Person Household573 (81.5%)130 (18.5%)
Total Housing Units3,742 (65.3%)1,985 (34.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baraboo

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baraboo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School250 (55.1%)204 (44.9%)
High School Diploma828 (58.2%)596 (41.8%)
College/Associate Degree1,345 (61.7%)836 (38.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,319 (79.1%)349 (20.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baraboo

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baraboo
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,14420.0%
35 to 44 Years1,08619.0%
45 to 54 Years96616.9%
55 to 64 Years94216.5%
65 to 74 Years85514.9%
75 to 84 Years4257.4%
85 Years and Over3095.4%
Total5,727100.0%

Housing Finances in Baraboo

Median Income by Occupancy in Baraboo

Median Income by Occupancy in Baraboo
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,742 (65.3%)$82,286
Renter-Occupied1,985 (34.7%)$44,659
Average5,727 (100.0%)$66,592

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baraboo

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baraboo
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)17 (0.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99966 (1.8%)60 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99970 (1.9%)171 (8.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99987 (2.3%)142 (7.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999126 (3.4%)174 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999193 (5.2%)263 (13.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999391 (10.4%)324 (16.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999836 (22.3%)522 (26.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999463 (12.4%)77 (3.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999974 (26.0%)173 (8.7%)
$150,000 or more536 (14.3%)62 (3.1%)
Total3,742 (100.0%)1,985 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baraboo

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baraboo
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30046 (1.2%)39 (2.0%)
$300 to $499190 (5.1%)170 (8.6%)
$500 to $799694 (18.5%)507 (25.5%)
$800 to $999374 (10.0%)574 (28.9%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,098 (29.3%)607 (30.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999755 (20.2%)46 (2.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499478 (12.8%)15 (0.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99954 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more53 (1.4%)27 (1.4%)
Total3,742 (100.0%)1,985 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Baraboo

Housing Structures in Baraboo

Housing Structures in Baraboo
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,31958.0%
Single Unit, Attached4317.5%
2 Unit Apartments2814.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3886.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3666.4%
10 or more Apartments60510.6%
Mobile Home / Other3375.9%
Total5,727100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baraboo

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baraboo
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,127 (94.2%)192 (5.8%)
Single Unit, Attached282 (65.4%)149 (34.6%)
2 Unit Apartments31 (11.0%)250 (89.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments17 (4.4%)371 (95.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments19 (5.2%)347 (94.8%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)605 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other266 (78.9%)71 (21.1%)
Total3,742 (65.3%)1,985 (34.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baraboo

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baraboo
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)106 (5.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms44 (1.2%)648 (32.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,016 (27.2%)778 (39.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,483 (39.6%)322 (16.2%)
8 or more Rooms1,199 (32.0%)131 (6.6%)
Total3,742 (100.0%)1,985 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baraboo

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baraboo
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,990 (79.9%)784 (39.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas206 (5.5%)19 (1.0%)
Electricity427 (11.4%)1,147 (57.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene55 (1.5%)19 (1.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels64 (1.7%)16 (0.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,742 (100.0%)1,985 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Baraboo

Household Vehicle Usage in Baraboo
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle105 (2.8%)302 (15.2%)
1 Vehicle1,108 (29.6%)1,152 (58.0%)
2 Vehicles1,466 (39.2%)409 (20.6%)
3 or more Vehicles1,063 (28.4%)122 (6.1%)
Total3,742 (100.0%)1,985 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Baraboo

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Baraboo

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,0712,671
Median Property Value$168,300$199,600
Median Household Income$52,614$462
Monthly Housing Costs$648$43
Real Estate Taxes$3,261$23

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baraboo

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baraboo
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000130 (12.1%)95 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999129 (12.0%)54 (2.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999740 (69.1%)2,017 (75.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99957 (5.3%)487 (18.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99915 (1.4%)18 (0.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,071 (100.0%)2,671 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baraboo

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baraboo
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00058 (5.4%)51 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999193 (18.0%)8 (0.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99983 (7.7%)90 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999135 (12.6%)110 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999255 (23.8%)256 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999148 (13.8%)581 (21.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999125 (11.7%)315 (11.8%)
$150,000 or more74 (6.9%)849 (31.8%)
Total1,071 (100.0%)2,671 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baraboo

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baraboo
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x304 (28.4%)93,299 (3,493.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x227 (21.2%)1,034 (38.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x115 (10.7%)956 (35.8%)
4.0x or more425 (39.7%)230 (8.6%)
Total1,071 (100.0%)2,671 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baraboo

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baraboo
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80097 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49973 (6.8%)88 (3.3%)
$800 to $1,499851 (79.5%)155 (5.8%)
Total1,071 (100.0%)2,671 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Baraboo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baraboo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baraboo
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years701 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,733 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years848 (86.6%)131 (13.4%)
26 to 34 Years1,446 (88.9%)180 (11.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,822 (97.5%)46 (2.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,492 (99.1%)13 (0.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,497 (92.9%)115 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,205 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,027 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,771 (96.0%)485 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baraboo

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baraboo
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born701 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,733 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen848 (86.6%)131 (13.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baraboo

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baraboo
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,161 (98.3%)20 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,835 (91.7%)165 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,554 (91.4%)240 (8.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,446 (98.5%)22 (1.5%)
$100,000 and over4,726 (99.2%)38 (0.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baraboo

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baraboo
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6307 (43.8%)439 (62.6%)
6 to 18 Years448 (25.9%)1,370 (79.0%)
19 to 25 Years190 (19.4%)728 (74.4%)
25 to 34 Years227 (14.0%)1,262 (77.6%)
35 to 44 Years368 (19.7%)1,607 (86.0%)
45 to 54 Years208 (13.8%)1,307 (86.8%)
55 to 64 Years399 (24.7%)1,247 (77.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,157 (96.0%)778 (64.6%)
75 Years and over1,027 (100.0%)629 (61.3%)
Total4,331 (35.3%)9,367 (76.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baraboo

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baraboo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years76 (11.5%)24 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years37 (2.5%)193 (15.3%)
35 to 64 Years391 (15.8%)311 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years261 (40.7%)106 (18.8%)
75 Years and over238 (71.3%)377 (54.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Baraboo

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Baraboo: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years133 (5.4%)105 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years113 (17.6%)10 (1.8%)
75 Years and over104 (31.1%)86 (12.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Baraboo: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (1.1%)17 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years94 (14.7%)16 (2.8%)
75 Years and over38 (11.4%)28 (4.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Baraboo: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years76 (11.5%)24 (2.4%)
18 to 34 Years23 (1.5%)128 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years244 (9.9%)158 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years36 (5.6%)42 (7.4%)
75 Years and over42 (12.6%)37 (5.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Baraboo: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)99 (7.9%)
35 to 64 Years245 (9.9%)125 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years159 (24.8%)105 (18.6%)
75 Years and over151 (45.2%)224 (32.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Baraboo: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)65 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years81 (3.3%)20 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years99 (15.4%)27 (4.8%)
75 Years and over86 (25.8%)24 (3.5%)

Technology Access in Baraboo

Computing Device Access in Baraboo

Computing Device Access in Baraboo
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,64081.0%
Smartphone4,80984.0%
Tablet3,52761.6%
No Computing Device4187.3%
Total5,727100.0%

Internet Access in Baraboo

Internet Access in Baraboo
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet340.6%
Broadband Home4,16472.7%
Cellular Data Only67311.7%
Satellite Internet2213.9%
No Internet67811.8%
Total5,727100.0%

Baraboo Summary

Baraboo, Wisconsin is a city located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. It is situated on the Baraboo River, approximately 80 miles northwest of Milwaukee and 100 miles southwest of Madison. The city is the county seat of Sauk County and is home to the Circus World Museum, the International Crane Foundation, and the Aldo Leopold Foundation. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 12,048.

History

The area that is now Baraboo was originally inhabited by the Ho-Chunk Native American tribe. The first white settlers arrived in the area in the 1830s, and the city was officially founded in 1838. The city was named after the nearby river, which was named by the Ho-Chunk for the French phrase “barbeau”, meaning “beautiful river”.
In 1856, the first circus in the United States, the Van Amburgh & Co. Circus, was founded in Baraboo. The circus was a major success and eventually became the Ringling Brothers Circus. The Ringling Brothers Circus was based in Baraboo until 1918, when it moved to Sarasota, Florida.
In the late 19th century, Baraboo became a major center for the lumber industry. The city was home to several large sawmills and was a major supplier of lumber to the rest of the country.

Geography

Baraboo is located at 43°26′N 89°45′W (43.4333, -89.7500). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.2 square miles (21.2 km2), of which 8.1 square miles (21.0 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.
The city is located in the Baraboo Valley, which is surrounded by the Baraboo Range to the east and the Wisconsin Dells to the west. The Baraboo River runs through the city.

Economy

Baraboo’s economy is largely based on tourism. The city is home to the Circus World Museum, the International Crane Foundation, and the Aldo Leopold Foundation, all of which attract visitors from around the world. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill and a plastics factory.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 12,048 people, 4,945 households, and 2,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,485.3 people per square mile (573.2/km2). There were 5,323 housing units at an average density of 654.3 per square mile (252.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.3% of the population.
There were 4,945 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,813, and the median income for a family was $45,945. Males had a median income of $31,945 versus $22,917 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Baraboo?
Total Population of Baraboo is 12,541.
What is the Total Male Population of Baraboo?
Total Male Population of Baraboo is 6,187.
What is the Total Female Population of Baraboo?
Total Female Population of Baraboo is 6,354.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Baraboo?
There are 97.37 Males per 100 Females in Baraboo.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Baraboo?
There are 102.70 Females per 100 Males in Baraboo.
What is the Median Population Age in Baraboo?
Median Population Age in Baraboo is 40.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Baraboo
Average Family Size in Baraboo is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Baraboo
Average Household Size in Baraboo is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Baraboo?
Per Capita income in Baraboo is $35,847.
What is the Median Family Income in Baraboo?
Median Family Income in Baraboo is $85,819.
What is the Median Household income in Baraboo?
Median Household Income in Baraboo is $66,592.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Baraboo?
Income or Wage Gap in Baraboo is 16.5%.
Women in Baraboo earn 83.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Baraboo?
Family Income Deficit in Baraboo is $10,030.
Families that are below poverty line in Baraboo earn $10,030 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Baraboo?
Inequality or Gini Index in Baraboo is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Baraboo?
There are 6,974 People in the Labor Forcein in Baraboo.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Baraboo?
66.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Baraboo.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Baraboo?
Unemployment Rate in Baraboo is 5.7%.