Market insights · Wisconsin
Burnett County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Burnett County has 17,223 residents, up 3.9% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 492 households moved in and 409 moved out (+83 net), bringing in a net $24.4M of income. Median household income is $62,819, the median home $231,300 and median rent $771 a month.
In Wisconsin: 8th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 2nd of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 62nd of 72 counties for median household income · 33rd of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Burnett County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County, WI | 65 | $6.5M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 36 | $7.3M |
| Ramsey County, MN | 33 | $6.3M |
| St. Croix County, WI | 28 | $2.5M |
| Washburn County, WI | 28 | $1.8M |
| Anoka County, MN | 27 | $2.7M |
| Dakota County, MN | 26 | $2.7M |
| Barron County, WI | 20 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Burnett County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County, WI | 64 | $3.3M |
| Washburn County, WI | 23 | $1.0M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 22 | $1.8M |
BizyFi in Burnett County
No companies in the BizyFi directory are based here yet. Search them on the company map (company names with a free account), or browse Wisconsin companies.
← All Wisconsin counties · National rankings
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.