Burnett County Summary

Life in Burnett County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Burnett County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Burnett County:

  • The population in Burnett County is 16,561.

  • The median home value in Burnett County is $276,804.

  • The median income in Burnett County is $60,466.

  • The median rent in Burnett County is $767.

  • The unemployment rate in Burnett County is 5.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Burnett County is 11.6%.

  • The average high in Burnett County is 62.4° and there are 67.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Burnett County

List Of Cities & Towns in Burnett County

Grantsburg, WI Population 1,385

Siren, WI Population 710

Webster, WI Population 665

Danbury, WI Population 92

Map Of Burnett County

Burnett County, WI Weather

  • The average high in Burnett County is 62.4°.

  • There are 65.71 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 67.2 inches of rain each year with 15.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:25 hours of sun each day in Burnett County.

StatBurnett County
Mean High62.4
Nice Days65.71
Rainfall67.2
Snowfall15.0
Sunny_hours4:25
62.4°
Average High
67.2
Inches of Rain

Burnett County Demographics

Population over time in Burnett County

The current population in Burnett County is 16,561. The population has increased 7.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 16,356 6.5%
2021 15,363 0.5%
2020 15,289 -

Gender in Burnett County

  • Burnett County is 48.2% female with 7,989 female residents.

  • Burnett County is 51.8% male with 8,572 male residents.

Female
48.2% (7,989)
Male
51.8% (8,572)
Gender Burnett County WI USA
Female 48.2% 49.9% 50.4%
Male 51.8% 50.1% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Burnett County

Burnett County is:

  • 90.0% White with 14,906 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 114 African American residents.

  • 3.1% American Indian with 508 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 95 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 16 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 554 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.1% Hispanic with 349 Hispanic residents.

White
90.0% (14,906)
African American
0.7% (114)
American Indian
3.1% (508)
Asian
0.6% (95)
Hawaiian
0.1% (19)
Other
0.1% (16)
Two Or More
3.3% (554)
Hispanic
2.1% (349)

Table: Burnett County By Race

Race Burnett County WI USA
White 90.0% 79.9% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 6.1% 12.1%
American Indian 3.1% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.3% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.1% 7.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Burnett County, Wisconsin

  • 5.3% of households in Burnett County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Burnett County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Burnett County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.7% of households in Burnett County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Burnett County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.5% of households in Burnett County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Burnett County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.1% of households in Burnett County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Burnett County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Burnett County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (883)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (758)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.0% (1,490)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.7% (1,440)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.8% (2,123)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.5% (3,393)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.8% (2,113)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.1% (2,661)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.5% (907)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (789)
Income Burnett County WI USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 3.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.0% 6.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.8% 11.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.5% 18.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.8% 14.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.1% 18.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.5% 8.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Burnett County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Burnett County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Burnett County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Burnett County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Burnett County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Burnett County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Burnett County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Burnett County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Burnett County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Burnett County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (496)
9-12th Grade
6% (993)
High School / GED
38% (6,293)
Some College
21% (3,477)
Associate's Degree
11% (1,821)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (2,484)
Master's Degree
5% (828)
Professional Degree
1% (165)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Burnett County WI USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 38% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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