Burton, MI cityscape

48529

Burton, MI

Total Population
8,164
Median Household Income
$34,044
Median Home Value
$62,000
Median Rent
$855

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$34,044
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$62,000
100.3% above state median
Rent
$855
100% above state median
Median Age
42.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Burton, MI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 11.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 31.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$34,044
-54.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-17,934,661
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.13 people

Total Households
3,793
Family Households
23.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
26.1%
#2 Industry
Education
19.3%
#3 Industry
Construction
15.3%
Total Employed Residents:1,847

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
6.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.1%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.6%
18 workers
Public Transit
2.1%
62 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,906
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
88.4%
2,964 employed
Labor Force
3,352
388 unemployed
Median Age
42.4 years
Per Capita Income
$20,995
Poverty Rate
31.2%