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Burbank

Illinois · 29,439 residents · 4.17 sq mi
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Burbank has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,052. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $201,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,439
+6%since 2000
from 27,902 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,060 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 6,691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K28K28K29K30K1990201020202024Burbank
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,052
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,388 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,505
+45%since 2000
from $18,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,120
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $682 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+3%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(23,515)
Black0.2%(67)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(3,095)
Asian1.7%(481)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.6%(8,265)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(15,703)
Black1.8%(518)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(11,650)
Asian3.1%(906)
Other2.2%(644)
Diversity Score69.6%(20,482)
Diversity Score
70
+135%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
27.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burbank, Illinois?

Burbank, Illinois has about 29,439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burbank, Illinois?

The typical household in Burbank, Illinois earns about $70,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burbank, Illinois expensive?

In Burbank, Illinois, the median home is worth about $201,300, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Burbank, Illinois?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burbank, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burbank, Illinois?

About 10.7% of people in Burbank, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burbank, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Burbank, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,839 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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