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Burney

California · 3,154 residents · 5.373 sq mi
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Burney has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,600. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,154
−2%since 2000
from 3,217 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
587 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 599 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Burney
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,632
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,510 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,220
+19%since 2000
from $17,060 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,600
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+54%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(2,742)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6%(192)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(546)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(2,567)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(265)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other12.9%(408)
Diversity Score44.7%(1,409)
Diversity Score
45
+163%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burney, California?

Burney, California has about 3,154 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burney, California?

The typical household in Burney, California earns about $44,632 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 $186,600, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Burney, California?

About 15.9% 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 14.4% 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 269 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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