Biron, WI Demographics
A map of Biron's Population by Race
Biron, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 822, a slight decrease from the 839 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Biron, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Biron has become considerably 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 Biron, that probability was 17.9% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Biron is ranked the 438th 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). Biron was ranked the 425th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Biron's White Population
775 residents of Biron, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Biron is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Biron ranks 423rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Biron's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Biron's population has increased from 90.5% to 94.3%.
Biron is more White than neighboring Lake Wazeecha (93% White), Wisconsin Rapids (89.3% White), Rudolph (89.7% White), Port Edwards (84.5% White), and Junction City (86.2% White).
Biron's Black Population
4 residents of Biron, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Biron is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Biron ranks 248th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Biron's Black population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Black residents' share of Biron's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
Biron is more Black than neighboring Lake Wazeecha (0% Black), Rudolph (0% Black), Port Edwards (0.3% Black), and Junction City (0% Black). Biron is less Black than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (0.8% Black).
Biron's Asian Population
9 residents of Biron, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Biron is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Biron ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Biron's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Asian residents' share of Biron's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.1%.
Biron is more Asian than neighboring Rudolph (0.6% Asian). Biron is less Asian than neighboring Lake Wazeecha (1.5% Asian), Wisconsin Rapids (2.3% Asian), Port Edwards (2.6% Asian), and Junction City (5.8% Asian).
Biron's Hispanic Population
21 residents of Biron, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Biron is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Biron ranks 349th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Biron's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Biron's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.6%.
Biron is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Wazeecha (2.4% Hispanic), and Port Edwards (0.6% Hispanic). Biron is less Hispanic than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (3.6% Hispanic), Rudolph (8.8% Hispanic), and Junction City (6.1% Hispanic).
Biron's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Biron, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Biron is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Biron ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Biron's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Biron's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.
Biron is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (0.4% Native American/Other), and Port Edwards (1.4% Native American/Other).
Biron's Multiracial Population
13 residents of Biron, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Biron is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Biron ranks 578th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Biron's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Biron's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.
Biron is more Multiracial than neighboring Rudolph (0.9% Multiracial). Biron is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Wazeecha (3.1% Multiracial), Wisconsin Rapids (3.6% Multiracial), Port Edwards (10.7% Multiracial), and Junction City (1.9% 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.