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Burr Oak

Michigan · 828 residents · 1.006 sq mi
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Burr Oak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,100. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
828
+4%since 2000
from 797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.1
−6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6417167928689431990201020202024Burr Oak
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,583
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,792 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,638
+12%since 2000
from $17,463 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade51.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(774)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(781)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(27)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score13.3%(110)
Diversity Score
13
+125%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burr Oak, Michigan?

Burr Oak, Michigan has about 828 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burr Oak, Michigan?

The typical household in Burr Oak, Michigan earns about $36,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burr Oak, Michigan expensive?

In Burr Oak, Michigan, the median home is worth about $73,100, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Burr Oak, Michigan?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Burr Oak, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burr Oak, Michigan?

About 10.9% of people in Burr Oak, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burr Oak, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Burr Oak, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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