Burnett County's estimated 2026 population is 17,383 with a growth rate of 0.57% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Burnett County is the 58th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 15,430 and has seen a growth of 12.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Burnett County includes 90.67% White, 3.45% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (90.67%)
Two or more races (4.17%)
Native American (3.45%)
Black or African American (0.77%)
Asian (0.44%)
Other race (0.44%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,179 | 90.67% |
| Two or more races | 698 | 4.17% |
| Native American | 577 | 3.45% |
| Black or African American | 129 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.44% |
| Other race | 73 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Burnett County's average per capita income is $41,406. Household income levels show a median of $61,664. The poverty rate stands at 13.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,007 | - |
| Families | $78,380 | $99,325 |
| Households | $61,664 | $82,526 |
| Non Families | $33,208 | $46,559 |
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