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Burnside

Arizona · 434 residents · 9.276 sq mi
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Burnside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,688. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 198 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 47.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
434
−31%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
47 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
+30%since 2000
from 21.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1703234776307832000201020202024Burnside
2024434
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,621
+102%since 2000
from $8,236 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.558
+32%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$489
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
55.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Burnside on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(45)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.7%(118)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.7%(385)
Diversity Score25.6%(111)
Diversity Score
26
+36%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+88%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
58.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−57.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.1%
+37.5 ptssince 2017
from 38.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
46.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2016
from 38.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnside, Arizona?

Burnside, Arizona has about 434 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnside, Arizona?

The typical household in Burnside, Arizona earns about $29,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnside, Arizona expensive?

In Burnside, Arizona, the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Burnside, Arizona?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Burnside, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnside, Arizona?

About 47.5% of people in Burnside, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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