West Baraboo, WI Demographics
A map of West Baraboo's Population by Race
West Baraboo, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,577, a decrease from the 1,627 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.7% White, 6.7% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 2.0% Black, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Baraboo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
West Baraboo has become more 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 West Baraboo, that probability was 24.9% in 2020 and 25.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.
West Baraboo is ranked the 306th 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). West Baraboo was ranked the 302nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
West Baraboo's White Population
1,351 residents of West Baraboo, or 85.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Baraboo is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. West Baraboo ranks 612th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Baraboo's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of West Baraboo's population has decreased from 86.4% to 85.7%.
West Baraboo is more White than neighboring Lake Delton (69.9% White), and Bluffview (68.1% White). West Baraboo is less White than neighboring Baraboo (87.7% White), North Freedom (90.5% White), and Rock Springs (95.4% White).
West Baraboo's Black Population
32 residents of West Baraboo, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Baraboo is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. West Baraboo ranks 139th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Baraboo's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.4%. Black residents' share of West Baraboo's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.0%.
West Baraboo is more Black than neighboring Baraboo (0.7% Black), North Freedom (0% Black), Lake Delton (0.4% Black), and Rock Springs (1.2% Black). West Baraboo is less Black than neighboring Bluffview (7.2% Black).
West Baraboo's Asian Population
17 residents of West Baraboo, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Baraboo is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Baraboo ranks 197th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Baraboo's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of West Baraboo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.
West Baraboo is more Asian than neighboring Baraboo (0.6% Asian), North Freedom (0.7% Asian), Lake Delton (0% Asian), Bluffview (0% Asian), and Rock Springs (0% Asian).
West Baraboo's Hispanic Population
106 residents of West Baraboo, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Baraboo is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. West Baraboo ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Baraboo's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Baraboo's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.7%.
West Baraboo is more Hispanic than neighboring Baraboo (3.5% Hispanic), North Freedom (5.2% Hispanic), and Rock Springs (0% Hispanic). West Baraboo is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Delton (23.8% Hispanic), and Bluffview (20.8% Hispanic).
West Baraboo's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of West Baraboo, 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 West Baraboo is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Baraboo ranks 112th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Baraboo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Baraboo's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.
West Baraboo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Baraboo (1.1% Native American/Other), North Freedom (0.4% Native American/Other), Lake Delton (3.4% Native American/Other), and Rock Springs (0.6% Native American/Other).
West Baraboo's Multiracial Population
71 residents of West Baraboo, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Baraboo is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Baraboo ranks 288th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, West Baraboo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Multiracial residents' share of West Baraboo's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.5%.
West Baraboo is more Multiracial than neighboring North Freedom (3.2% Multiracial), Lake Delton (2.4% Multiracial), Bluffview (3.9% Multiracial), and Rock Springs (2.8% Multiracial). West Baraboo is less Multiracial than neighboring Baraboo (6.5% 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.