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Burr Oak

Michigan · 753 residents · 1.006 sq mi
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Burr Oak has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,279. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
753
−6%since 2000
from 797 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
749 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+1%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6417167928689431990201020202024Burr Oak
2024818
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,279
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,129
+27%since 2000
from $17,463 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade54.2%
US avg: 10%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(648)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(50)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other4.8%(36)
Diversity Score28%(211)
Diversity Score
28
+376%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burr Oak, Michigan?

Burr Oak, Michigan has about 753 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burr Oak, Michigan earns about $54,279 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Burr Oak, Michigan?

About 3.2% 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 6.5% 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 129 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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