Burnett County, Wisconsin

WI · FIPS 55013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 16,916 #2,043 / 3,222
37th
Median Household Income $62,819 -16.4% #1,818 / 3,222
44th
Median Age 56.0 years +44.0% #44 / 3,222
99th
Median Home Value $231,300 -17.9% #1,071 / 3,222
67th
Median Gross Rent $771 -33.7% #2,336 / 3,222
27th
Poverty Rate 12.8% +1.3% #1,464 / 3,222
55th

Demographics

Burnett County has a population of 16,916, making it the #2,043 most populous county in the US. The median age is 56.0 years, which is 44.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Burnett County is $62,819, ranking #1,818 out of 3,222 counties — 16.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.8% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.

Median Household Income
$62,819 −16.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,818 of 3,222
44th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,111 −5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #931 of 3,222
71th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.8% +1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,464 of 3,222
55th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.9% −7.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,932 of 3,222
40th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.4% −33.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,603 of 3,222
50th percentile
Mean Commute Time
30.5 min +10.4% vs nat'l
Rank #809 of 3,222
75th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Burnett County is $231,300 (-17.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $771/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.9%.

Median Home Value
$231,300 −17.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,071 of 3,222
67th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$771 −33.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,336 of 3,222
27th percentile
Homeownership Rate
85.9% +33.3% vs nat'l
Rank #87 of 3,222
97th percentile
85.9% Homeownership

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Health

94.0% of residents in Burnett County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.

94.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.0% +2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,043 of 3,222
68th percentile

About Burnett County, Wisconsin

Burnett County, Wisconsin has a total population of 16,916, making it the 2,043rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Burnett County is 56.0 years, which is 44.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Burnett County is $62,819, which ranks #1,818 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.

The median home value in Burnett County is $231,300, 17.9% below the national median. Renters in Burnett County pay a median gross rent of $771 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Burnett County, 22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.5 min.

Burnett County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.8%).

All data for Burnett County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.