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Burney

California · 2,668 residents · 5.37 sq mi
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With 2,668 people, Burney is a city in California. The median age is 51.7, about 13 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 12% of adults. Getting to work takes 14 minutes on average. Households here earn about 33% less than in California as a whole. 3% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,668
−17%since 2000
from 3,217 in 2000
1990 – 2024
497 / sq mi
−17%since 2009
from 597 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
51.7
+30%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.37 sq mi
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K19902000201020202024Burney
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(163)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(193)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.8%(154)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(127)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(47)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(299)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447%(188)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.4%(251)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(331)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.1%(536)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.1%(296)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(83)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$65,969
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,510 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,977
+76%since 2000
from $17,060 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
19.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.394
−4%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing8.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$234,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,110
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
67.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
32.4% rent
18.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.28 people
−1%since 2009
from 2.30 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
22.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
36.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.5
−40%since 2009
from 5.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
25
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,742)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6%(192)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(2,159)
Black0.8%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(170)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other11.5%(308)
41
−3%since 2009
from 42 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.9%(104)
Spaniard1.3%(35)
Puerto Rican1.2%(31)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(10)
Ancestry
Irish14.8%(394)
English14.2%(379)
German13.3%(356)
Italian5.4%(144)
Portuguese3.9%(103)
Scottish3.8%(102)
Russian3.4%(91)
Scotch-Irish2.8%(75)
Danish2.7%(71)
American2.5%(68)
Czech1.7%(46)
West Indian1.6%(42)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.5%(40)
French1.3%(36)
Dutch1%(27)
Swedish1%(27)
Norwegian0.8%(22)
Arab0.7%(18)
Lebanese0.7%(18)
Greek0.4%(12)
Ukrainian0.4%(10)
Welsh0.4%(10)
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
74.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
12.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
9.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
38.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
61.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
11.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
15.1%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
52.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
22.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
7.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2013
from 14.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
85.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2017
from 61.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
93.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
95.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.4%(176)
Married66.3%(633)
Widowed1.9%(18)
Divorced13.4%(128)
Women 15+
Never married27.1%(326)
Married54.9%(660)
Widowed11.1%(134)
Divorced6.9%(83)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

7.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2013
from 14.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
44.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
10.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
37.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 27.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
36.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 35.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
48.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
66.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)6.6%(15)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)5.2%(12)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era45.9%(105)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 229 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burney, California?

Burney, California has about 2,668 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burney, California?

The typical household in Burney, California earns about $65,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burney, California expensive?

In Burney, California, the median home is worth about $234,100, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Burney, California?

About 11.9% of adults age 25 and over in Burney, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burney, California?

About 19.0% of people in Burney, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burney, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Burney, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 755 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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

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