Monday, April 4, 2016

A closer look at Wisconsin's population loss: Barron County



Like Adams County, Barron has recently experienced population loss after a number of decades of sustained growth.

Source:  Wikipedia + U.S. Census Bureau (2015)


Related reading:
Barron County Population Trends.  (Applied Population Laboratory, UW-Madison/Extension)

This graph indicates Barron County population growth will continue through this decade.


Barron County's estimated population has declined 0.7% since 2010.  Wisconsin's estimated population has increased 1.5% since 2010.

Estimated percentage growth/decline by age group in the Applied Population Laboratory report.
  • +13% | 65 and over
  • +29% | 45 to 64
  • -11% | 20 to 44
  • -16% | 5 to 19
  • +8%  | 0 to 4

As of July 1, 2014, 20.2% of Barron County's population is 65 and over compared to 15.2% of the state's.

Also of interest:
Smallville, USA, Fades FurtherMigration Trend Underlines Economic Shift as Young People Chase Jobs in Cities.  (Wall Street Journal, 3/27/2014)

Related posts:
A closer look at Ashland County.  (4/3/2016)
A closer look at Adams County.  (4/3/2015)
The majority of Wisconsin counties have lost population since 2010.  (3/28/2016)
Where Wisconsin's population growth is taking place (2010-2015).  (3/27/2016)
Dane County: Wisconsin's population growth engine. (3/27/2016)
 U.S. Census Bureau population estimates: Nearly half of Wisconsin counties lose population.  (3/27/2016)
Wisconsin population projections, 2010-2040: Top 10 counties by % decline and growth.  (5/14/2015)
Top 10 Wisconsin Counties by Percentage of Population Growth, Loss (2010-2014).  (3/27/2015)
Wiscousin counties:  Population 65 and older.  (10/24/2014)
Wisconsin trivia: What was Wisconsin's 2nd-largest city in 1910?  (/9/1/2014)
Dane County tallies 39% of state's population growth since 2010.  (3/27/2014)
2012 U.S. Census population estimates: More gains than losses among Wisconsin's largest communities.  (5/28/2013)

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