West Baraboo Population

2010–2026

1,562

2026 projection

4% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for West Baraboo. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,562-100.64%
20251,572-211.32%
20241,593-40.25%
20231,597-80.50%
20221,605-80.50%
20211,613-140.86%
20201,627+140.87%
20191,613+150.94%
20181,598+211.33%
20171,577+221.41%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

West Baraboo has a population change lower than Columbia County, Wisconsin, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Wisconsin+1.3%
  • Columbia County−0.7%
  • West Baraboo−3.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

West Baraboo Demographics

31.6median age

Median age

Female31.5 yrs
Male31.7 yrs

Adults

1,261
157 seniors (65+) · 12% of adults1,104 other adults

Sex

Female 47.7% · 753Male 52.3% · 824

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 16 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

West Baraboo Income

$60,880median household income

Median household income

$60,880

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,107

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.6%

About 1 in 10 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

West Baraboo Marital Status

43% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married43%39%46%
Never married45%48%41%
Divorced10%10%10%
Widowed2%1%3%
Separated1%2%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201