Burnett County, Wisconsin
Burnett County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Burnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,457 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,557 inhabitants. Its county seat is Siren. The county was created 161 years ago in 1864.
County Snapshot
Burnett County at a glance
Burnett County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
RandallPopulation 3,272
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Burnett County
| Population | 15,557 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from | Burnet County |
| Area | 2280 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.8627,-92.3676 |
| Named for | Thomas P. Burnett |
| Altitude | 981 feet / 299 meters |
| Capital | Siren |
| Establishment | January 01, 1865 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 23:00:19 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 7 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Burnett County is located at 45°51'46"N 92°22'3"W (45.8627200, -92.3675700). It has 6 neighbors: Chisago County, Pine County, Barron County, Douglas County, Polk County and Washburn County.
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The largest city of Burnett County is Randall with a population of 3,272. Other cities include, Oakland population 3,215, Lind population 1,575, Grantsburg population 1,155 and Siren population 964. See all Burnett County cities & populated places.
Burnett County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burnett County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Randall | 3,272 | Civil town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, USA |
| Oakland | 3,215 | Town in Burnett County, Wisconsin, USA |
| Lind | 1,575 | Human settlement in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Grantsburg | 1,155 | Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Siren | 964 | Village in and the county seat of Burnett County in the U. |
| Bashaw | 928 | Town in Wisconsin |
| Webster | 844 | Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin |
| Trade Lake | 837 | Civil town in Burnett County, Wisconsin |
| Webb Lake | 317 | Unincorporated community in Burnett County, Wisconsin |
Official website of Burnett County
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Demographics
The population of Burnett County increased by 0.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,457 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,464 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,340 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,269 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,232 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,142 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,222 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,295 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,374 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,414 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,557 | 0.92% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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