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Burnham

Illinois · 4,206 residents · 1.855 sq mi
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Burnham has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,206
+1%since 2000
from 4,170 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,267 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Burnham
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,715
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,053 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,596
−1%since 2000
from $16,747 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+70%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(729)
Black61.5%(2,587)
Hispanic / Latino19.1%(805)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score67.9%(2,855)
Diversity Score
68
−8%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+10%since 2000
from 29.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnham, Illinois?

Burnham, Illinois has about 4,206 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnham, Illinois?

The typical household in Burnham, Illinois earns about $38,715 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 $150,500, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.

How educated are people in Burnham, Illinois?

About 7.7% 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 19.2% 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 290 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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