Burnett County, Wisconsin

Burnett County
Burnett County
U.S. county
	Burnett County Government Center
	Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
	Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
	Coordinates: 45°52′N 92°22′W / 45.87°N 92.37°W
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
Founded	1865
Named for	Thomas P. Burnett
Seat	Siren
Largest village	Grantsburg
Area
• Total	880 sq mi (2,300 km2)
• Land	822 sq mi (2,130 km2)
• Water	58 sq mi (150 km2) 6.6%
Population (2020)
• Total	16,526
• Density	19/sq mi (7.3/km2)
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district	7th
Website	burnettcounty.com

Burnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,526.^[2] Its county seat is Siren,^[1]^[3] with the majority of county governmental services located at the Burnett County Government Center. The county was created in 1856 and organized in 1865.^[4]

Geography[]

Soils of Burnett County^[5]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 880 square miles (2,300 km²), of which 872 square miles (2,260 km²) is land and 58 square miles (150 km²) (6.6%) is water.^[6] Saginaw Lake is located in the county,^[7] 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)

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[]

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1860	12		—
1870	706		5,783.3%
1880	3,140		344.8%
1890	4,393		39.9%
1900	7,478		70.2%
1910	9,026		20.7%
1920	10,735		18.9%
1930	10,233		−4.7%
1940	11,382		11.2%
1950	10,236		−10.1%
1960	9,214		−10.0%
1970	9,276		0.7%
1980	12,340		33.0%
1990	13,084		6.0%
2000	15,674		19.8%
2010	15,457		−1.4%
2020 (est.)	15,557	^[8]	0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census^[9] 1790–1960^[10] 1900–1990^[11] 1990–2000^[12] 2010–2020^[2]

2000 Census Age Pyramid for Burnett County

As of the census^[13] of 2000, there were 15,674 people, 6,613 households, and 4,503 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7/km²). There were 12,582 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). 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.^[14] Additionally, there were no reported induced abortions performed on women of Burnett County residence in 2017.^[15]

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.^{[citation needed]}

Villages[]

Towns[]

Census-designated place[]

Danbury

Unincorporated communities[]

Politics[]

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Presidential election results

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b Burnett County Clerk. Burnett County Directory June 2016 Archived January 12, 2017, at the Wayback Machine
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
^ "The Counties [of Wisconsin]". Wisconsin Counties Association. Retrieved April 22, 2018.
^ "Wisconsin: Individual County Chronologies". Wisconsin Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Archived from the original on April 14, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
^ Nelson, Steven (2011). Savanna Soils of Minnesota. Minnesota: Self. pp. 61 - 64. ISBN 978-0-615-50320-2.
^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
^ http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/lakepages/LakeDetail.aspx?wbic=2494700 Wisconsin DNR: Saginaw Lake
^ "County Population Totals: 2010-2020". Retrieved June 20, 2021.
^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
^ "Annual Wisconsin Birth and Infant Mortality Report, 2017 P-01161-19 (June 2019): Detailed Tables". Archived from the original on June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
^ Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin, Office of Health Informatics, Division of Public Health, Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Section: Trend Information, 2013-2017, Table 18, pages 17-18
^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved February 8, 2021.

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

Coordinates: 45°52′N 92°22′W / 45.87°N 92.37°W / 45.87; -92.37

[seat-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b Burnett County Clerk. Burnett County Directory June 2016 Archived January 12, 2017, at the Wayback Machine

[QF-2] Jump up to: ^a ^b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved January 17, 2014.

[seat2-3] "The Counties [of Wisconsin]". Wisconsin Counties Association. Retrieved April 22, 2018.

[4] "Wisconsin: Individual County Chronologies". Wisconsin Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Archived from the original on April 14, 2017. Retrieved August 12, 2015.

[5] Nelson, Steven (2011). Savanna Soils of Minnesota. Minnesota: Self. pp. 61 - 64. ISBN 978-0-615-50320-2.

[GR1-6] "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2015.

[7] ttp://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/lakepages/LakeDetail.aspx?wbic=2494700 Wisconsin DNR: Saginaw Lake

[USCensusEst2020-8] "County Population Totals: 2010-2020". Retrieved June 20, 2021.

[9] "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 2, 2015.

[10] "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 2, 2015.

[11] Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 2, 2015.

[12] "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 2, 2015.

[GR8-13] "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.

[14] "Annual Wisconsin Birth and Infant Mortality Report, 2017 P-01161-19 (June 2019): Detailed Tables". Archived from the original on June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019.

[15] Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin, Office of Health Informatics, Division of Public Health, Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Section: Trend Information, 2013-2017, Table 18, pages 17-18

[16] Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved February 8, 2021.

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Year	Republican	Democratic	Third parties
2020	63.7% 6,462	35.2% 3,569	1.1% 110
2016	61.9% 5,410	33.8% 2,949	4.3% 379
2012	52.4% 4,550	45.9% 3,986	1.6% 141
2008	48.3% 4,200	49.9% 4,337	1.7% 151
2004	50.9% 4,743	48.3% 4,499	0.9% 79
2000	48.7% 3,967	44.5% 3,626	6.8% 558
1996	34.2% 2,452	50.6% 3,625	15.2% 1,092
1992	31.5% 2,340	42.7% 3,172	25.9% 1,924
1988	44.6% 2,884	54.7% 3,537	0.7% 44
1984	51.0% 3,528	48.2% 3,331	0.8% 57
1980	44.8% 3,027	47.4% 3,200	7.8% 528
1976	39.9% 2,573	57.7% 3,720	2.3% 150
1972	54.4% 2,972	43.7% 2,389	1.9% 105
1968	45.8% 2,056	44.8% 2,010	9.4% 422
1964	34.4% 1,536	65.5% 2,921	0.1% 6
1960	54.0% 2,483	45.6% 2,095	0.4% 18
1956	52.4% 2,198	47.3% 1,986	0.3% 14
1952	60.4% 2,683	39.2% 1,741	0.4% 16
1948	40.8% 1,590	55.8% 2,177	3.4% 132
1944	52.7% 2,119	46.5% 1,868	0.8% 32
1940	49.2% 2,510	49.2% 2,513	1.6% 82
1936	31.9% 1,422	62.8% 2,801	5.3% 237
1932	33.4% 1,281	63.6% 2,437	3.0% 115
1928	74.7% 2,742	24.0% 880	1.3% 48
1924	30.3% 958	2.4% 76	67.3% 2,124
1920	79.6% 2,025	7.4% 187	13.1% 333
1916	54.0% 1,007	34.2% 638	11.8% 221
1912	26.7% 403	20.2% 305	53.0% 799
1908	72.2% 1,181	18.1% 296	9.7% 159
1904	86.5% 1,262	5.6% 82	7.9% 115
1900	80.2% 1,112	15.7% 218	4.0% 56
1896	67.5% 800	29.5% 349	3.0% 36
1892	56.7% 406	7.7% 55	35.6% 255

show v t Municipalities and communities of Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States
County seat: Siren
Villages	Grantsburg Siren 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
CDP	Danbury
Unincorporated communities	Alpha Bashaw Benson Branstad Coomer Falun Four Corners Gaslyn Hertel Lind Oakland Pole Cat Crossing‡ Randall Riverside Timberland Trade Lake Trade River Webb Lake Woodland Corner Yellow Lake
Indian reservations	Lac Courte Oreilles‡ St. Croix‡
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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