County · Wisconsin
Burnett County, Wisconsin
Burnett County, Wisconsin. Burnett County had 17,223 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). It holds 25 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 21 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 55013.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,223
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,526 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,916
Median household income
$62,819
±$2,348 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$231,300
±$9,189 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$771
±$77 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Burnett County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,526 residents in Burnett County. The Census Bureau estimates 17,223 for July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,916 over 822 square miles of land.
| Measure | Burnett County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,916 | 5,914,872 | +1,627 |
| Households | 7,188±191 | 2,479,480 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.06 | 2.33 | +0.27 |
| Housing units | 15,396±63 | 2,778,572 | no clear change |
Burnett County's population since 2000
From 15,674 in 2000 to 17,223 in 2025: up 9.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Burnett County?
Burnett County holds 25 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 21 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Grantsburg with 1,374 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Grantsburg | 1,330 | $35,114 |
|---|---|---|
| Meenon (town) | 1,212 | $62,721 |
| Grantsburg (town) | 1,174 | $81,125 |
| Siren (town) | 1,004 | $63,438 |
| Oakland (town), Burnett County | 980 | $62,857 |
| Jackson (town), Burnett County | 935 | $67,667 |
| Trade Lake (town) | 904 | $89,250 |
| Wood River (town) | 898 | $82,857 |
| Siren | 824 | $49,688 |
| Swiss (town) | 807 | $63,000 |
| Webster | 694 | $35,089 |
| Daniels (town) | 676 | $61,354 |
| Scott (town), Burnett County | 583 | $72,386 |
| Sand Lake (town), Burnett County | 576 | $63,646 |
| La Follette (town) | 559 | $71,346 |
| Dewey (town), Burnett County | 545 | $61,250 |
| Rusk (town), Burnett County | 470 | $70,250 |
| Webb Lake (town) | 432 | $70,417 |
| Anderson (town), Burnett County | 408 | $51,042 |
| West Marshland (town) | 400 | $69,231 |
| Lincoln (town), Burnett County | 367 | $59,063 |
| Union (town), Burnett County | 345 | $61,250 |
| Blaine (town) | 206 | $54,639 |
| Roosevelt (town), Burnett County | 197 | $91,458 |
| DanburyGEOID 5518650 | 165 | $40,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Burnett County?
The median resident of Burnett County is 56.0 years old; 15.7% are under 18 and 32.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.8%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burnett County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.0±0.3 | 40.2 | +3.2 |
| Under 18 years | 15.7%±0.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.3%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% | 8.0% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.6%±0.3 pts | 78.6% | −0.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | +0.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 2.9% | +0.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.3%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 18.5%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6%±0.7 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.4%±1.3 pts | 33.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±0.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3%±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Burnett County earn?
Half of Burnett County's 7,188 households earn less than $62,819 a year (±$2,348), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $64,823 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burnett County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,819±$2,348 | $77,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,457±$3,859 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,111±$1,797 | $43,373 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.8%±1.4 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.8%±3.0 pts | 12.8% | −5.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5%±1.4 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4%±1.4 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Burnett County?
Owners occupy 85.9% of Burnett County's occupied homes and renters 14.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $231,300 by its owner (±$9,189). The median renter pays $771 a month including utilities, and 29.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Burnett County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,300±$9,189 | $266,500 | +$35,866 |
| Median gross rent | $771±$77 | $1,087 | −$154 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.7%±6.7 pts | 35.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,340±$46 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.9%±1.7 pts | 67.8% | +3.7 pts |
| Housing units | 15,396±63 | 2,778,572 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0%±2.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.1%±1.1 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.9%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.5%±0.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Burnett County building?
Builders took permits for 143 new housing units across Burnett County in 2025 (141 single-family), 8.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Burnett County get to work?
75.6% of Burnett County's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Burnett County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.0%±1.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.6%±2.1 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0%±1.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.8%±1.2 pts | 13.1% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min±1.3 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Burnett County's census tracts?
Burnett County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,512 (Tract 9708) to $73,250 (Tract 9710).
| Tract 970455013970400 | 4,570±248 | $64,911 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 970655013970600 | 2,247±155 | $67,500 |
| Tract 970755013970700 | 2,721±202 | $58,452 |
| Tract 970855013970800 | 2,292±199 | $54,512 |
| Tract 970955013970900 | 3,030±205 | $57,727 |
| Tract 971055013971000 | 2,056±185 | $73,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Burnett County compare with Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 59th of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd of 72 |
| Median household income | 62nd of 72 |
| Median home value | 33rd of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 63rd of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46th of 72 |
| Median age | 2nd of 72 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Burnett County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.