Burton, Genesee County, Michigan

Burton is a city located in Genesee County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 30,308.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 60.8 km² (23.5 mi²). 60.8 km² (23.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 30,308 people, 11,699 households, and 8,165 families residing in the city. The population density is 498.6/km² (1,291.3/mi²). There are 12,348 housing units at an average density of 203.1/km² (526.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 92.09% White, 3.55% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. 2.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 11,699 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% are non-families. 25.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.08. In the city the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $44,050, and the median income for a family is $50,332. Males have a median income of $41,433 versus $27,601 for females. The per capita income for the city is $20,548. 8.7% of the population and 5.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 8.6% are under the age of 18 and 9.5% are 65 or older.