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Barron County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Barron County has 46,484 residents, down 0.5% since 2020 (-0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,107 households moved in and 1,147 moved out (-40 net), bringing in a net $3.8M of income. Median household income is $65,933, the median home $216,600 and median rent $879 a month.
In Wisconsin: 65th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 52nd of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 56th of 72 counties for median household income · 42nd of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Barron County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County, WI | 121 | $6.0M |
| Washburn County, WI | 84 | $4.1M |
| Chippewa County, WI | 83 | $4.3M |
| Eau Claire County, WI | 66 | $5.0M |
| Rusk County, WI | 54 | $2.3M |
| Dunn County, WI | 51 | $2.3M |
| St. Croix County, WI | 37 | $3.2M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 31 | $2.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Barron County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire County, WI | 126 | $5.6M |
| Polk County, WI | 99 | $4.8M |
| Chippewa County, WI | 91 | $5.2M |
| Washburn County, WI | 69 | $4.6M |
| Dunn County, WI | 56 | $2.3M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 49 | $2.0M |
| Rusk County, WI | 46 | $2.3M |
| St. Croix County, WI | 31 | $2.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.