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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Burlington

Colorado · 2,940 residents · 2.152 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,056. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 738 residents. Median home value is $48,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,940
−20%vs 2000
vs 3,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,366 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 1,709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,056
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,854 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,724
−27%vs 2000
vs $16,054 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$308
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $444 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
69.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.5% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(2,736)
Black3.7%(136)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(755)
Asian0.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(1,797)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(2,637)
Black1.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(420)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(267)
Diversity Score45.3%(1,330)
Diversity Score
45
−7%vs 2000
vs 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Colorado?

Burlington, Colorado has about 2,940 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Colorado?

The typical household in Burlington, Colorado earns about $25,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Colorado expensive?

In Burlington, Colorado, the median home is worth about $48,000, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Colorado?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Colorado?

About 17.0% of people in Burlington, Colorado 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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