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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Burlington

Iowa · 27,208 residents · 14.408 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,105. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $38,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% 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

27,208
+1%vs 2000
vs 26,839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,888 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,105
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,770 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,025
−38%vs 2000
vs $19,450 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.7%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$319
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $437 in 2000
US average: $450
69.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.2% in 2000
30.4% rent
1.5
−17%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(24,328)
Black5%(1,332)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(554)
Asian0.6%(171)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(4,925)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(25,617)
Black4.5%(1,212)
Hispanic / Latino1%(279)
Asian0.7%(179)
Other0.7%(200)
Diversity Score16.2%(4,397)
16
−12%vs 2000
vs 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.8%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Burlington, Iowa?

Burlington, Iowa has about 27,208 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Iowa?

The typical household in Burlington, Iowa earns about $25,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Iowa expensive?

In Burlington, Iowa, the median home is worth about $38,500, and the typical rent is about $319 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Iowa?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Iowa?

About 13.7% of people in Burlington, Iowa 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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