Baraboo
City in Sauk County, Wisconsin
Baraboo is a city in Sauk County, Wisconsin, with 12,556 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 889 ft (271 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Baraboo, 1.9 miles W.
- 12,556residents (2020 Census)
- 889 ftelevation · 271 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.7 km²
- 1,654 / sq mipopulation density
- 53913ZIP code
About Baraboo
Baraboo ( BAIR-ə-boo) is the county seat of Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States, located along the Baraboo River. The population was 12,556 at the 2020 census. The most populous city in the county, Baraboo is the principal city of the Baraboo micropolitan statistical area, which comprises a portion of the Madison combined statistical area.
Baraboo is home to the Circus World Museum and the former headquarters and winter home of the Ringling Brothers Circus. The Al. Ringling Theatre is an active landmark in the city. Baraboo is near Devil's Lake State Park and Aldo Leopold Shack and Farm. The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has an active cultural and community presence in the Baraboo area.
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Living in Baraboo
- Median household income
- $69,750
- Median home value
- $222,100
- Median rent
- $940/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Baraboo had 12,556 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,556 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,654 per sq mi (639 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Baraboo at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Sauk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,556 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.59 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4681° N, 89.7384° W |
| ZIP code | 53913 |
| Official website | cityofbaraboo.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5504625 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Baraboo
- West Baraboo1.9 mi W
- North Freedom5.8 mi W
- Bluffview7.5 mi S
- Merrimac8.5 mi SE
- Lake Delton8.8 mi N
- Rock Springs9.5 mi W
- Lake Wisconsin10.1 mi SE
- Wisconsin Dells11.9 mi N
- Prairie du Sac12.0 mi S
- Sauk City13.5 mi S
- Reedsburg13.7 mi W
- Dekorra14.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Baraboo
What county is Baraboo in?
Baraboo is in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Baraboo, WI?
12,556 people lived in Baraboo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Baraboo, WI?
The ZIP code of Baraboo is 53913.
What is the elevation of Baraboo?
889 feet (271 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Baraboo?
West Baraboo (1.9 mi), North Freedom (5.8 mi), Bluffview (7.5 mi), Merrimac (8.5 mi), Lake Delton (8.8 mi).
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