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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Burnham

Illinois · 3,916 residents · 1.855 sq mi
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Burnham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $36,784. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $63,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,916
−6%vs 2000
vs 4,170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,111 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 2,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
+1%vs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,784
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,053 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,951
−23%vs 2000
vs $16,747 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$63,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $89,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$450
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $621 in 2000
US average: $450
72.9%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.2% in 2000
27.1% rent
1.7
−25%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(1,172)
Black53.9%(2,248)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(635)
Asian1%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.1%(3,091)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(3,166)
Black14.7%(576)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(490)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other3.9%(152)
Diversity Score56.6%(2,217)
57
−24%vs 2000
vs 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
−21%vs 2000
vs 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnham, Illinois?

Burnham, Illinois has about 3,916 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Burnham, Illinois?

The typical household in Burnham, Illinois earns about $36,784 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnham, Illinois expensive?

In Burnham, Illinois, the median home is worth about $63,500, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Burnham, Illinois?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Burnham, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnham, Illinois?

About 6.2% of people in Burnham, Illinois 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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