Burnett County's 2026 population is estimated at 17,383, reflecting a 0.57% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Burnett County is the 58th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 15,430 and has grown 12.66% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 56 years
Female: 56.3 years
Male: 55.7 years
There are 14,267 adults, (5,460 of whom are seniors) in Burnett County.
Female: 8,221 (48.6%)
Male: 8,695 (51.4%)
The racial composition of Burnett County includes 90.01% White, 3.06% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,226 | 90.01% |
| Two or more races | 797 | 4.71% |
| Native American | 518 | 3.06% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 0.87% |
| Other race | 127 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 92 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.05% |
Burnett County 's average per capita income is $42,673. Household income levels show a median of $62,819. The poverty rate stands at 12.76%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,859 | - |
| Families | $83,145 | $102,238 |
| Households | $62,819 | $84,457 |
| Non Families | $33,230 | $46,892 |
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