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Burnett County

Wisconsin · 15,457 residents · 821.596 sq mi
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Burnett County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,626. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,100. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,457
−1%since 2000
from 15,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
+11%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Burnett County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,626
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,218 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,767
+29%since 2000
from $17,712 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
48.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+59%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(14,563)
Black0.3%(54)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(120)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(554)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(14,067)
Black0.5%(81)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(194)
Asian0.3%(52)
Other5.8%(904)
Diversity Score18.8%(2,913)
Diversity Score
19
+433%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnett County, Wisconsin?

Burnett County, Wisconsin has about 15,457 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnett County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Burnett County, Wisconsin earns about $39,626 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnett County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Burnett County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $156,100, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Burnett County, Wisconsin?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burnett County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnett County, Wisconsin?

About 18.5% of people in Burnett County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnett County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnett County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,373 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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