Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Burton, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

29,500

Median Agei

43.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.7%22,635

Black

10.6%3,128

Two or More

7.4%2,170

Hispanic/Latino

4%1,166

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%187

Other

0.4%120

Asian

0.3%94

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%1,005

High School Diploma

31.2%6,616

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%1,842

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%3,674

Associate's Degree

11.7%2,487

Bachelor's Degree

11.5%2,453

Master's Degree

4.2%899

Professional Degree

0.8%172

Doctorate

0.2%38

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

16.8%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$141,600

Median Renti

$1,009

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

76.2%9,467

Renter-Occupied

23.8%2,965

Total Units

13,144

Homeownership

76.2%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

14%1,321

$50K–$100K

18.1%1,711

$100K–$150K

20.4%1,931

$150K–$200K

19.3%1,829

$200K–$300K

20.8%1,967

$300K–$500K

5.9%559

$500K–$1M

1%99

$1M+

0.5%50

Rent Distribution

Under $500

260

$500–$750

599

$750–$1,000

492

$1,000–$1,250

703

$1,250–$1,500

505

$1,500–$2,000

158

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%67

2010–2019

4.3%561

2000–2009

10.1%1,327

1990–1999

10.1%1,324

1980–1989

5.1%675

1970–1979

12.6%1,652

1960–1969

13.1%1,718

1950–1959

26.9%3,536

1940–1949

9.1%1,190

1939 or earlier

8.3%1,094

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.6%10,272

Electricity

14.4%1,795

Other

1.2%144

Bottled/LP Gas

1%128

Wood

0.3%40

No Fuel

0.3%33

Fuel Oil

0.2%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,052

Mean Household Incomei

$72,689

Per Capita Incomei

$30,917

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

14,495

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%867

$10K–$15K

5.8%721

$15K–$20K

3%376

$20K–$25K

2.8%344

$25K–$30K

5.6%698

$30K–$35K

3.7%462

$35K–$40K

5.3%660

$40K–$45K

4.7%580

$45K–$50K

5.2%645

$50K–$60K

6.9%858

$60K–$75K

11.5%1,428

$75K–$100K

12.2%1,513

$100K–$125K

12.5%1,558

$125K–$150K

4.1%508

$150K–$200K

7.2%897

$200K+

2.5%317

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,272

Avg. Commutei

26.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,648(7% of civilian adults)