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Burnett County
U.S. county
Burnett County Government Center
Burnett County Government Center
Map of Wisconsin highlighting Burnett County
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
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Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
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
 • Estimate 
(2023)
 17,092 Increase
 • Density 18.78/sq mi (7.25/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district 7th

Burnett County is a cool place in Wisconsin, a state in the United States. About 16,526 people lived here in 2020. The main town, or county seat, is Siren. This is where most of the county's government offices are, at the Burnett County Government Center.

Burnett County was officially started in 1865. The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin have special lands here. They are also the biggest employer in the county, meaning they provide the most jobs!

Exploring Burnett County's Geography

Burnett County covers a total area of about 880 square miles. Most of this is land, about 822 square miles. The rest, about 58 square miles, is water. That means about 6.6% of the county is covered by water. You can find Saginaw Lake here, which is south of the Namekagon River.

Neighboring Counties Around Burnett

Burnett County shares its borders with several other counties.

Main Roads in Burnett County

These are some of the important highways that help people travel through Burnett County:

  • WIS 35.svg Highway 35 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 48.svg Highway 48 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 70.svg Highway 70 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 77.svg Highway 77 (Wisconsin)
  • WIS 87.svg Highway 87 (Wisconsin)

Airports Serving the Area

Burnett County has two airports. They help people fly in and out of the county.

  • Burnett County Airport (KRZN)
  • Grantsburg Municipal Airport (KGTG)

Protected Natural Areas

Part of the Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway is located in Burnett County. This is a special area protected for its natural beauty.

People and Population in Burnett County

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 16,526 6.9%
U.S. Decennial Census
1790–1960 1900–1990
1990–2000 2010 2020

In 2020, about 16,526 people lived in Burnett County. Most people living here are White (89.3%). About 4.4% are Native American. Other groups include Black or African American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 1.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.

Towns and Villages in Burnett County

Burnett County is special because it does not have any "cities." It is one of only three counties in Wisconsin like this. It has villages and towns instead.

Villages You Can Visit

Towns in the County

Special Community: Census-Designated Place

Other Small Communities

Images for kids

  • Burnett County Government Center - 2004

    The Burnett County Government Center, where county services are located.

See also

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