Population 30,533 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burton
Household size in Burton
| Period | Burton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Burton has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.61, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Burton
| Period | Burton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Burton is 41.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 37.6 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
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 Burton
| Period | Burton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Burton: 15.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 331 Michigan cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a higher 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 Burton
Renters in Burton
| Period | Burton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Burton is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than four in ten owners (45.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.8 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 Burton
| Period | Burton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Burton than nationally: 5.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Burton
| Period | Burton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Burton is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 Burton
| Period | Burton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $752 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $830 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $838 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,053 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$301 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Burton runs $1,053 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $301 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the west.
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 Burton
Bachelor's degrees in Burton
| Period | Burton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Burton: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 Burton
| Period | Burton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Burton have finished high school as nationally: 90.3%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Michigan as a whole (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.1 points, as it has nationally.
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 Burton
| Period | Burton | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Burton: 7.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Burton compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton | 2.45 | 41.6 | 15.5% | 23.7% | 5.9% | 1969 | $1,053 | 17.6% | 90.3% | 7.0% |
| Flint | 2.44 | 38.1 | 21.6% | 40.6% | 14.5% | 1960 | $1,017 | 15.3% | 86.7% | 12.7% |
| Grand Blanc | 2.47 | 41.5 | 11.7% | 28.4% | 5.7% | 1983 | $1,283 | 41.3% | 95.1% | 5.3% |
| Davison | 2.41 | 42.2 | 12.5% | 37.2% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,194 | 24.4% | 93.6% | 6.8% |
| Atlas | 3.03 | 39.6 | 11.3% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 1978 | $1,251 | 38.2% | 95.6% | 2.7% |
| Beecher | 2.48 | 35.7 | 30.6% | 54.5% | 19.6% | 1959 | $745 | 6.9% | 85.7% | 24.9% |
| Russellville | 2.44 | 50.6 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 1977 | $1,276 | 20.5% | 92.4% | 6.9% |
| Rankin | 2.53 | 43.6 | 7.7% | 20.4% | 2.8% | 1985 | $1,651 | 25.9% | 96.5% | 3.0% |
| Genesee | 2.54 | 44.7 | 13.2% | 25.4% | 9.5% | 1974 | $940 | 20.1% | 85.4% | 3.3% |
| Mount Morris | 2.45 | 39.2 | 20.0% | 33.3% | 10.4% | 1965 | $909 | 8.6% | 86.7% | 9.2% |
| Goodrich | 2.69 | 44.6 | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1983 | $1,246 | 36.5% | 97.5% | 6.5% |
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 Burton. 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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