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Burt

Michigan · 1,339 residents · 6.04 sq mi
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With 1,339 people, Burt is a city in Michigan. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 7% of adults. 84% of homes are owner-occupied. Few US cities rank higher on income. The foreign-born share is 0%. The poverty rate is 2.8%, under the national 12.5%.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,339
+19%since 2000
from 1,122 in 2000
1990 – 2024
222 / sq mi
+25%since 2009
from 177 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
39.8
+14%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.04 sq mi
Population, 19902024
9211K1K1K1K19902000201020202024Burt
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(97)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(75)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.5%(141)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.7%(116)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(82)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.8%(91)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416%(214)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.1%(269)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.5%(73)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(137)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.7%(23)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$90,156
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$31,500
+97%since 2000
from $15,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
2.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.316
−4%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$203,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
84.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
15.9% rent
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.08 people
+6%since 2010
from 2.90 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
7.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.3
−18%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
51
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,026)
Black1.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(52)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(1,109)
Black3.8%(51)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(168)
37
+63%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(11)
Ancestry
German31.4%(421)
Polish21.6%(289)
American16.3%(218)
Irish12.3%(165)
French7%(94)
English2.6%(35)
Scottish1.9%(25)
Dutch1%(14)
Canadian0.9%(12)
Czech0.9%(12)
Lithuanian0.8%(11)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
96.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
58.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
53.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
17.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
45.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
18.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 18.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
1.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2013
from 16.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
86.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 79.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 93.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28%(148)
Married60.2%(318)
Widowed4.4%(23)
Divorced7.4%(39)
Women 15+
Never married24.3%(121)
Married58.8%(293)
Widowed9.2%(46)
Divorced7.6%(38)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

1.7%
−14.6 ptssince 2013
from 16.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
84.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 74.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
13.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
90.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
27.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2020
from 45.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)26.9%(14)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)55.8%(29)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II17.3%(9)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 52 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burt, Michigan?

Burt, Michigan has about 1,339 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burt, Michigan?

The typical household in Burt, Michigan earns about $90,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burt, Michigan expensive?

In Burt, Michigan, the median home is worth about $203,400.

How educated are people in Burt, Michigan?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Burt, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burt, Michigan?

About 2.8% of people in Burt, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burt, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Burt, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 302 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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