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Burlington

Illinois · 535 residents · 6.855 sq mi
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Burlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,833. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value is $210,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
535
+18%since 2000
from 452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
78 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+26%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3524525526517511990201020202024Burlington
2024425
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,425
+71%since 2000
from $25,349 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $147,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,094
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
22.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−5%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(460)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(49)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score24.6%(132)
Diversity Score
25
+396%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+69%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 82.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Illinois?

Burlington, Illinois has about 535 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Illinois?

The typical household in Burlington, Illinois earns about $80,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Illinois expensive?

In Burlington, Illinois, the median home is worth about $210,900, and the typical rent is about $1,094 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Illinois?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Illinois?

About 7.4% of people in Burlington, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 150 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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