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Burnett

Wisconsin · 270 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Burnett has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $149,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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

Total population
270
+1%since 2023
from 268 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,080 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,072 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−22%since 2023
from 49.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
202229256282309201020202024Burnett
2024270
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,104 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,688
+1%since 2023
from $48,202 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
+2%since 2023
from 0.327 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade41.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing27.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

Median home value
$149,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $146,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $668 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.6%(29)
Diversity Score
11
+31%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−1%since 2023
from 15.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
Female
41.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnett, Wisconsin?

Burnett, Wisconsin has about 270 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnett, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Burnett, Wisconsin earns about $86,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnett, Wisconsin expensive?

In Burnett, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $149,700, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Burnett, Wisconsin?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burnett, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnett, Wisconsin?

About 5.6% of people in Burnett, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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