West Baraboo, Wisconsin facts for kids
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West Baraboo, Wisconsin
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Village
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Downtown West Baraboo on WIS 136
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Location of West Baraboo in Sauk County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Incorporated | February 9, 1956 |
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| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,627 |
| • Density | 1,141.03/sq mi (440.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-85325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576445 |
| Website | http://www.vi.westbaraboo.wi.gov/ |
West Baraboo is a small village in Wisconsin, United States. It is located along the Baraboo River in Sauk County. In 2020, about 1,627 people lived here. West Baraboo is part of the larger Baraboo area.
This village was once known by a different name: Lyons.
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Where is West Baraboo?
West Baraboo is located at coordinates 43.475972, -89.765390. This means it is in the southwestern part of Wisconsin.
The village covers a total area of about 3.28 square kilometers (1.27 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in West Baraboo has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 613 | — | |
| 1970 | 563 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 846 | 50.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,021 | 20.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,248 | 22.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,414 | 13.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,627 | 15.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,414 people living in West Baraboo. These people lived in 595 different homes. About 365 of these were families.
The village had about 1,140 people per square mile. There were also 638 housing units. Most people living in the village were White (92.8%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in West Baraboo was 33.1 years old. About 22.5% of residents were under 18. About 10.1% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Schools in West Baraboo
West Baraboo is part of the Baraboo School District. This district runs Baraboo High School. Before 1961, students from West Baraboo had to pay to attend Baraboo High School. This changed when the Baraboo School District grew.
Long ago, there was a wooden schoolhouse in Lyons (old West Baraboo). A new brick school was built in 1901. The old wooden building was moved and used for storage. The brick school building was taken down in 1981.
