Burnett County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Burnett County
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Burnett County Government Center
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Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
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| 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)
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| • Total | 16,526 |
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(2023)
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17,092  |
| • 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 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.
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Geography
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. 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)
Airports
- Burnett County Airport (KRZN) serves the county and surrounding communities.
- Grantsburg Municipal Airport (KGTG) enhances county service.
National protected area
Demographics
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| 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 |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, the population was 16,526. The population density was 20.1 people per square mile (7.8 people/km2). There were 15,201 housing units at an average density of 18.5 units per square mile (7.1 units/km2). 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.
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
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
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Burnett para niños
