Burton, MI Demographics

A map of Burton's Population by Race

Burton, Michigan had a population of 29,715 in 2020. It was 78.5% White, 9.7% Black, 0.6% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Burton is the 37th most populous. 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's White Population

23,327 residents of Burton identify as White, or 78.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Burton slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Burton is ranked #628 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burton is more White than neighboring Grand Blanc (75.6% White), Flint (32.5% White), and Beecher (22.9% White). Burton is less White than neighboring Davison (87.4% White), and Goodrich (90.9% White).

Burton's Black Population

2,883 residents of Burton identify as Black, or 9.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burton roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Burton is ranked #71 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burton is more Black than neighboring Davison (1.8% Black), and Goodrich (1.2% Black). Burton is less Black than neighboring Grand Blanc (12.5% Black), Flint (55.7% Black), and Beecher (66.8% Black).

Burton's Asian Population

170 residents of Burton identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burton roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Burton is ranked #267 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burton is more Asian than neighboring Flint (0.5% Asian), Davison (0.5% Asian), Beecher (0.1% Asian), and Goodrich (0% Asian). Burton is less Asian than neighboring Grand Blanc (2.6% Asian).

Burton's Hispanic Population

1,473 residents of Burton identify as Hispanic, or 5.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burton roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Burton is ranked #188 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burton is more Hispanic than neighboring Grand Blanc (4.4% Hispanic), Flint (4.9% Hispanic), Davison (4.6% Hispanic), Beecher (4.1% Hispanic), and Goodrich (3% Hispanic).

Burton's Native American/Other Population

220 residents of Burton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Burton is ranked #371 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grand Blanc (0.6% Native American/Other), Davison (0.6% Native American/Other), and Goodrich (0.6% Native American/Other). Burton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Flint (0.9% Native American/Other), and Beecher (1% Native American/Other).

Burton's Multiracial Population

1,642 residents of Burton identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Burton is ranked #148 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burton is more Multiracial than neighboring Grand Blanc (4.3% Multiracial), Davison (5% Multiracial), Beecher (4.9% Multiracial), and Goodrich (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.