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 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,819 | -16.4% | #1,818 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 56.0 years | +44.0% | #44 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $231,300 | -17.9% | #1,071 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $771 | -33.7% | #2,336 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | +1.3% | #1,464 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.0% of residents in Burnett County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
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.