Burnett, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 270, Burnett's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Burnett is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Dodge County. The total population is 270. It ranks as the 648th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burnett is 39.0 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 5.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burnett is $86,875. This is 12% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 19.2%. This is 490% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $149,700. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Burnett is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Burnett has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%.

Education

28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.3%. Notably, 15.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Burnett, Wisconsin is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.