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Burnett

Wisconsin · 270 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Burnett is home to 270 people in Wisconsin. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. Median home value sits at $149,700. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago. Getting to work takes 16 minutes on average. Median rent is $813 a month.

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

270
+1%since 2023
from 268 in 2023
2010 – 2024
1,080 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,072 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.0
−22%since 2023
from 49.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.25 sq mi
Population, 20102024
202229256282309201020202024Burnett
2024270
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50.7%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93%(8)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.7%(2)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190.7%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(15)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3431.1%(84)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.6%(26)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 545.9%(16)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6433%(89)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 743.7%(10)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(15)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$86,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $85,104 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
5.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$149,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $146,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$813
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $668 in 2023
US average: $1,442
63.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
36.6% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.06 people
−4%since 2023
from 2.14 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
33.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
11
+31%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2011 – 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
Puerto Rican4.4%(12)
Ancestry
German64.1%(173)
English16.7%(45)
Irish14.4%(39)
American3.3%(9)
Dutch1.9%(5)
French1.5%(4)
Norwegian1.1%(3)
Polish1.1%(3)
Scottish0.7%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
15.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−1%since 2023
from 15.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
65.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 64.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
27.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
77.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
80.8%
US average: 74.6%
6.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
10.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.8% in 2023
41.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
84.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.1%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married70.4%(107)
Married19.1%(29)
Widowed2%(3)
Divorced8.6%(13)
Women 15+
Never married59.4%(63)
Married25.5%(27)
Widowed1.9%(2)
Divorced13.2%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
42.6%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.1%
US average: 13.8%
18.5%
US average: 18.4%
27.8%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.9%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
60.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
41.9%
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)33.3%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)22.2%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era11.1%(1)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War11.1%(1)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 9 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 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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