Burton is a city located in Genesee County, Michigan. Burton has a 2026 population of 29,295. Burton is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -1.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,669 in 2020.
The median household income in Burton is $60,052 with a poverty rate of 16.11%. The median age in Burton is 43.7 years: 42.9 years for males, and 44.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.7 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 42.9 years
There are 23,679 adults, (5,834 of whom are seniors) in Burton.
Female: 15,666 (53.1%)
Male: 13,834 (46.9%)
The racial composition of Burton includes 78.57% White, 10.6% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,177 | 78.57% |
| Black or African American | 3,128 | 10.6% |
| Two or more races | 2,458 | 8.33% |
| Other race | 412 | 1.4% |
| Native American | 231 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.32% |
Burton 's average per capita income is $39,470. Household income levels show a median of $60,052. The poverty rate stands at 16.11%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,775 | - |
| Families | $69,355 | $85,386 |
| Households | $60,052 | $72,689 |
| Non Families | $37,721 | $45,038 |
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