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Burnham

Illinois · 4,170 residents · 1.855 sq mi
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Burnham has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,053. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $89,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,170
+6%since 1990
from 3,916 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,248 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,111 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.7
−1%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,053
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,784 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,747
+29%since 1990
from $12,951 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $450 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+33%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(3,166)
Black14.7%(576)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(490)
Asian0.6%(22)
Diversity Score56.6%(2,217)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(1,172)
Black53.9%(2,248)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(635)
Asian1%(42)
Diversity Score74.1%(3,091)
Diversity Score
74
+31%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+26%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnham, Illinois?

Burnham, Illinois has about 4,170 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burnham, Illinois?

The typical household in Burnham, Illinois earns about $39,053 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 $89,400, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Burnham, Illinois?

About 12.4% 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 9.8% of people in Burnham, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnham, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnham, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 254 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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