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Burton

Michigan · 30,308 residents · 23.357 sq mi
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Burton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,050. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $81,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,308
+10%since 1990
from 27,617 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,298 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,182 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.6
+5%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Burton
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,050
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,961 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,548
+59%since 1990
from $12,940 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.7%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$476
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $388 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
19.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+25%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(26,308)
Black2.3%(644)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(508)
Asian0.3%(83)
Diversity Score15.5%(4,272)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(27,538)
Black3.5%(1,073)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(705)
Asian0.7%(221)
Diversity Score16.1%(4,881)
Diversity Score
16
+4%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+7%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burton, Michigan?

Burton, Michigan has about 30,308 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burton, Michigan?

The typical household in Burton, Michigan earns about $44,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burton, Michigan expensive?

In Burton, Michigan, the median home is worth about $81,100, and the typical rent is about $476 a month.

How educated are people in Burton, Michigan?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burton, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burton, Michigan?

About 8.7% of people in Burton, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burton, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Burton, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,691 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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