Population 16,916 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burnett County
Household size in Burnett County
| Period | Burnett County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.09 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.28 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Burnett County is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.09 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Burnett County
| Period | Burnett County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.2 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.0 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.9 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 54.9, Burnett County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 48.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other Wisconsin county is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Burnett County
| Period | Burnett County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Burnett County: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Wisconsin county has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Burnett County
Renters in Burnett County
| Period | Burnett County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Burnett County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (50.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Burnett County
| Period | Burnett County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 47.0% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.1% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 48.1% of the housing in Burnett County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Burnett County
| Period | Burnett County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Burnett County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Wisconsin as a whole, where the median home dates to 1974. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Burnett County
| Period | Burnett County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $707 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $652 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $769 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $833 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$126 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Burnett County pays $833 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $126 a month from 2006–10, an 18% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Burnett County
Bachelor's degrees in Burnett County
| Period | Burnett County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Burnett County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.2%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Burnett County
| Period | Burnett County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Burnett County is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Burnett County
| Period | Burnett County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Burnett County runs below the national rate: 4.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in Wisconsin overall (3.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Burnett County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnett County | 2.37 | 54.9 | 5.4% | 14.1% | 48.1% | 1982 | $833 | 22.2% | 93.6% | 4.5% |
| Pine County | 2.31 | 47.0 | 9.0% | 18.4% | 23.7% | 1983 | $1,078 | 17.4% | 91.6% | 5.5% |
| Washburn County | 2.21 | 51.4 | 6.7% | 17.8% | 32.3% | 1981 | $854 | 25.0% | 93.8% | 3.8% |
| Polk County | 2.32 | 46.4 | 8.5% | 19.0% | 17.0% | 1982 | $997 | 24.3% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
| Chisago County | 2.66 | 41.7 | 8.8% | 14.1% | 7.3% | 1990 | $1,252 | 24.8% | 96.0% | 4.3% |
| Barron County | 2.36 | 45.8 | 8.8% | 22.6% | 14.4% | 1975 | $928 | 23.5% | 91.6% | 2.8% |
| Kanabec County | 2.47 | 45.7 | 9.8% | 15.5% | 14.8% | 1982 | $1,040 | 15.8% | 90.7% | 4.6% |
| Isanti County | 2.62 | 40.8 | 10.4% | 16.3% | 6.3% | 1988 | $1,339 | 20.6% | 93.2% | 3.7% |
| Sawyer County | 2.05 | 51.2 | 9.7% | 23.3% | 38.2% | 1985 | $844 | 27.1% | 93.8% | 5.5% |
| Mille Lacs County | 2.55 | 42.2 | 11.4% | 22.1% | 14.5% | 1985 | $1,158 | 18.3% | 91.9% | 4.4% |
| Rusk County | 2.26 | 47.8 | 8.8% | 22.1% | 22.4% | 1978 | $904 | 16.8% | 92.6% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Burnett County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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