Burnett County, Wisconsin
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Burnett County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population is 15,674. Its county seat is in the Town of Meenon.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,280 km² (880 mi²). 2,128 km² (822 mi²) of it is land and 152 km² (59 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.69% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,674 people, 6,613 households, and 4,503 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (19/mi²). There are 12,582 housing units at an average density of 6/km² (15/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 93.25% White, 0.36% Black or African American, 4.45% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 1.42% from two or more races. 0.77% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 6,613 households out of which 25.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.20% are married couples living together, 7.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.90% are non-families. 26.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.20% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.80.
In the county, the population is spread out with 22.10% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 28.40% from 45 to 64, and 20.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 101.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.30 males.
Cities, villages, and towns
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External links
- Burnett County (http://www.burnettcounty.com/)
