Burt, IA Demographics

A map of Burt's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	474	385	92.8%	92.1%
Multiracial	19	14	3.7%	3.3%
Hispanic	8	15	1.6%	3.6%
Native American/Other	8	0	1.6%	0.0%
Asian	2	2	0.4%	0.5%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.5%

Burt, Iowa has an estimated population of 511, a large increase from the 418 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burt, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burt has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burt, that probability was 14.9% in 2020 and 13.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burt is ranked the 471st most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Burt was ranked the 493rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burt's White Population

474 residents of Burt, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burt is considerably higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Burt ranks 598th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt's White population has grown by an estimated 23.1%. White residents' share of Burt's population has increased from 92.1% to 92.8%.

Burt is more White than neighboring Algona (86.1% White). Burt is less White than neighboring Bancroft (93.9% White), Lone Rock (97.2% White), Sexton (100% White), and Titonka (93.6% White).

Burt's Black Population

0 residents of Burt, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burt is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Burt ranks 391st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Burt's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Burt is less Black than neighboring Bancroft (0.5% Black), Algona (0.2% Black), and Titonka (1.3% Black).

Burt's Asian Population

2 residents of Burt, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burt is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Burt ranks 299th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Burt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Burt is more Asian than neighboring Bancroft (0% Asian), Lone Rock (0% Asian), Sexton (0% Asian), and Titonka (0% Asian). Burt is less Asian than neighboring Algona (0.5% Asian).

Burt's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Burt, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burt is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Burt ranks 340th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Burt's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.6%.

Burt is more Hispanic than neighboring Lone Rock (0.9% Hispanic), and Sexton (0% Hispanic). Burt is less Hispanic than neighboring Bancroft (1.9% Hispanic), Algona (10% Hispanic), and Titonka (5.1% Hispanic).

Burt's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Burt, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burt is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Burt ranks 637th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 8. Native American/Other residents' share of Burt's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.6%.

Burt is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bancroft (0% Native American/Other), Lone Rock (0% Native American/Other), Algona (0% Native American/Other), Sexton (0% Native American/Other), and Titonka (0% Native American/Other).

Burt's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Burt, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burt is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Burt ranks 326th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burt's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Burt's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Burt is more Multiracial than neighboring Lone Rock (1.9% Multiracial), Algona (3.2% Multiracial), Sexton (0% Multiracial), and Titonka (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.