Baraboo, WI Demographics

A map of Baraboo's Population by Race

Baraboo, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 12,769, a slight increase from the 12,556 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 6.5% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baraboo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baraboo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baraboo, that probability was 24.5% in 2020 and 22.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baraboo is ranked the 74th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Baraboo was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baraboo's White Population

11,195 residents of Baraboo, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baraboo is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Baraboo ranks 607th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraboo's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Baraboo's population has increased from 86.6% to 87.7%.

Baraboo is more White than neighboring West Baraboo (85.7% White), Bluffview (68.1% White), Lake Delton (69.9% White), and Merrimac (77% White). Baraboo is less White than neighboring North Freedom (90.5% White).

Baraboo's Black Population

83 residents of Baraboo, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baraboo is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Baraboo ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraboo's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Baraboo's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%.

Baraboo is more Black than neighboring North Freedom (0% Black), and Lake Delton (0.4% Black). Baraboo is less Black than neighboring West Baraboo (2% Black), Bluffview (7.2% Black), and Merrimac (6.3% Black).

Baraboo's Asian Population

75 residents of Baraboo, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baraboo is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Baraboo ranks 211th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraboo's Asian population has declined by an estimated 39.0%. Asian residents' share of Baraboo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Baraboo is more Asian than neighboring Bluffview (0% Asian), Lake Delton (0% Asian), and Merrimac (0.5% Asian). Baraboo is less Asian than neighboring West Baraboo (1.1% Asian), and North Freedom (0.7% Asian).

Baraboo's Hispanic Population

443 residents of Baraboo, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baraboo is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Baraboo ranks 161st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraboo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Baraboo's population has decreased from 5.9% to 3.5%.

Baraboo is less Hispanic than neighboring West Baraboo (6.7% Hispanic), Bluffview (20.8% Hispanic), North Freedom (5.2% Hispanic), Lake Delton (23.8% Hispanic), and Merrimac (13.2% Hispanic).

Baraboo's Native American/Other Population

142 residents of Baraboo, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baraboo is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Baraboo ranks 157th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraboo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 16.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baraboo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Baraboo is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Baraboo (0% Native American/Other), Bluffview (0% Native American/Other), North Freedom (0.4% Native American/Other), and Merrimac (0.5% Native American/Other). Baraboo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Delton (3.4% Native American/Other).

Baraboo's Multiracial Population

831 residents of Baraboo, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baraboo is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Baraboo ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baraboo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 72.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Baraboo's population has increased from 3.8% to 6.5%.

Baraboo is more Multiracial than neighboring West Baraboo (4.5% Multiracial), Bluffview (3.9% Multiracial), North Freedom (3.2% Multiracial), Lake Delton (2.4% Multiracial), and Merrimac (2.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.