Burnett County, Wisconsin

Burnett County, Wisconsin
Burnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,526. Its county seat is Siren, with the majority of county governmental services located at the Burnett County Government Center. The county was created in 1856 and organized in 1865. The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have reservation lands in Burnett County and are the county's largest employer.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (6.6%) is water. Saginaw Lake is located in the county, south of the Namekagon River.
Adjacent counties
Douglas County – northeast
Washburn County – east
Barron County – southeast
Polk County – south
Chisago County, Minnesota – southwest
Pine County, Minnesota – west
Major highways
Highway 35 (Wisconsin)
Highway 48 (Wisconsin)
Highway 70 (Wisconsin)
Highway 77 (Wisconsin)
Highway 87 (Wisconsin)
Buses
List of intercity bus stops in Wisconsin
Airports
Burnett County Airport (KRZN) serves the county and surrounding communities.
Grantsburg Municipal Airport (KGTG) enhances county service.
National protected area
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (part)
Demographics
2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 16,526. The population density was . There were 15,201 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 89.3% White, 4.4% Native American, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 5.1% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,674 people, 6,613 households, and 4,503 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 12,582 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 93.25% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 4.45% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 28.9% were of German, 15.4% Swedish, 12.8% Norwegian and 6.3% Irish ancestry.
There were 6,613 households, out of which 25.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% were married couples living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% were non-families. 26.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.10% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 28.40% from 45 to 64, and 20.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 101.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.30 males.
In 2017, there were 118 births, giving a general fertility rate of 58.5 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the 23rd lowest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties. Additionally, there were no reported induced abortions performed on women of Burnett County residence in 2017.
Communities
Burnett County is one of only three Wisconsin counties that have no incorporated cities. It is the only Wisconsin county to have villages but no cities.
Villages
Grantsburg
Siren (seat)
Webster
Towns
Anderson
Blaine
Daniels
Dewey
Grantsburg
Jackson
La Follette
Lincoln
Meenon
Oakland
Roosevelt
Rusk
Sand Lake
Scott
Siren
Swiss
Trade Lake
Union
Webb Lake
West Marshland
Wood River
Census-designated place
Danbury
Unincorporated communities
Alpha
Bashaw
Benson
Branstad
Coomer
Falun
Four Corners
Gaslyn
Hertel
Lind
Oakland
Pole Cat Crossing (partial)
Randall
Riverside
Timberland
Trade Lake
Trade River
Webb Lake
Woodland Corner
Yellow Lake
Politics
See also
Burnett County Airport
National Register of Historic Places listings in Burnett County, Wisconsin
USS Burnett County (LST-512)
References
Further reading
Peet, Ed. L. Burnett County, Wisconsin: A Pamphlet Descriptive of Northern Wisconsin in General and of Burnett County in Detail. Grantsburg, Wis.: Burnett County Board of Immigration, 1902.
External links
Burnett County government website
Burnett County map from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Brief History of Burnett County
Fort Folle Avoine Historical Park
1865 establishments in Wisconsin
Populated places established in 1865