1828History
With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers, Ellis, Franklin, 1828–1885.
1835History
For 20 years, this area was known as the Atherton settlement, after brothers Shubael and Perus Atherton and nephew Pliny Atherton Skinner (and later joined by another brother, A...
1839Education
The North part of Burton was part of Kearsley Township along with the Southern part of Genesee Township from 1839 until 1843 when the township was merged back (for school purpos...
1856History
=== Township ===
The City of Burton was organized as Burton Township, in 1856.
1861Architecture
On December 13, 1861, a post office was opened with Horace L.
1972Government
=== City ===
On May 16, 1972, township residents voted to incorporate and the City of Burton was officially formed July 1 of that year.
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the 2000 census, there were 30,308 people, 11,699 households, and 8,165 families living in the city.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the 2010 census, there were 29,999 people, 11,964 households, and 8,041 families living in the city.
2014History
Atherton descendants still live in Burton in 2014.
2017History
Burton began receiving Karegnondi Water Authority water treated by Genesee County Drain Commission Water and Waste Division on December 15, 2017.
2020History
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 census, there were 29,715 people, 12,435 households, and 7,767 families residing in the city.
2023History
== Demographics ==
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, there are 12,505 estimated households in Burton with an average of 2.35 persons per household.