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Baraboo, WI


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Baraboo, Wisconsin

Baraboo, Wisconsin, in Sauk county, is 32 miles NW of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 97 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 10,711 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Baraboo

In Baraboo, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baraboo had a median family income of $48,149.

Political Inclinations

Baraboo folks tended to give their money ($2,345) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Baraboo Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Baraboo that were owner-occupied was 65%.

Commuting

In Baraboo, 90% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Baraboo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Baraboo Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Baraboo Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Baraboo, WI

Comparing Baraboo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women68
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes45

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