Burton, MI Demographics

A map of Burton's Population by Race

Burton, Michigan has an estimated population of 29,500, a less than 1% change from the 29,715 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.7% White, 10.6% Black, 7.4% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burton, that probability was 36.9% in 2020 and 39.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burton is ranked the 36th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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). Burton was ranked the 37th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burton's White Population

22,635 residents of Burton, or 76.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burton is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Burton ranks 628th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Burton's population has decreased from 78.5% to 76.7%.

Burton is more White than neighboring Flint (33.4% White), and Beecher (25.9% White). Burton is less White than neighboring Grand Blanc (78.5% White), Davison (90.4% White), and Goodrich (95.6% White).

Burton's Black Population

3,128 residents of Burton, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burton is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Burton ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. Black residents' share of Burton's population has increased from 9.7% to 10.6%.

Burton is more Black than neighboring Grand Blanc (8.6% Black), Davison (1.1% Black), and Goodrich (0.4% Black). Burton is less Black than neighboring Flint (55.3% Black), and Beecher (59.1% Black).

Burton's Asian Population

94 residents of Burton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burton is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Burton ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Asian residents' share of Burton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Burton is more Asian than neighboring Beecher (0.1% Asian), and Goodrich (0.1% Asian). Burton is less Asian than neighboring Grand Blanc (2.1% Asian), Flint (0.7% Asian), and Davison (0.5% Asian).

Burton's Hispanic Population

1,166 residents of Burton, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burton is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Burton ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Burton's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.0%.

Burton is more Hispanic than neighboring Davison (3.4% Hispanic), and Goodrich (0.3% Hispanic). Burton is less Hispanic than neighboring Grand Blanc (6.1% Hispanic), Flint (4.5% Hispanic), and Beecher (7.1% Hispanic).

Burton's Native American/Other Population

307 residents of Burton, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burton is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Burton ranks 374th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 39.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Burton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Blanc (0% Native American/Other), Flint (0.8% Native American/Other), Davison (0% Native American/Other), Beecher (0.8% Native American/Other), and Goodrich (0.3% Native American/Other).

Burton's Multiracial Population

2,170 residents of Burton, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burton is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Burton ranks 151st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 32.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Burton's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.4%.

Burton is more Multiracial than neighboring Grand Blanc (4.6% Multiracial), Flint (5.3% Multiracial), Davison (4.7% Multiracial), Beecher (7.1% Multiracial), and Goodrich (3.2% 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.