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Burlington

Colorado · 4,254 residents · 2.152 sq mi
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Burlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,875. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,254
+16%since 2000
from 3,678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,977 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+5%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Burlington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,875
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,854 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,501
+21%since 2000
from $16,054 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(2,769)
Black5%(212)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(1,168)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other1%(41)
Diversity Score61%(2,595)
Diversity Score
61
+25%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.5 min
−13%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% 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
8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
44.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Colorado?

Burlington, Colorado has about 4,254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Colorado?

The typical household in Burlington, Colorado earns about $37,875 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 $96,000, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Colorado?

About 11.2% 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 6.5% of people in Burlington, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,314 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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