Burton is a city located in Genesee County, Michigan. Burton has a 2025 population of 29,357. Burton is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,669 in 2020.
The average household income in Burton is $70,788 with a poverty rate of 17.06%. The median age in Burton is 42.5 years: 41.4 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Burton includes 81.95% White, 9.53% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (82.0%)
Black or African American (9.5%)
Two or more races (6.4%)
Other race (1.1%)
Asian (0.6%)
Native American (0.4%)
Race  | Population  | Percentage (of total)  | 
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,198 | 81.95% | 
| Black or African American | 2,814 | 9.53% | 
| Two or more races | 1,896 | 6.42% | 
| Other race | 334 | 1.13% | 
| Asian | 185 | 0.63% | 
| Native American | 102 | 0.35% | 
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Burton's average per capita income is $38,901. Household income levels show a median of $57,767. The poverty rate stands at 17.06%.
Name  | Median  | Mean  | 
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,902 | - | 
| Families | $72,268 | $84,613 | 
| Households | $57,767 | $70,788 | 
| Non Families | $36,685 | $44,418 | 
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