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Burnt Prairie

Illinois · 32 residents (2025 est.) · 0.076 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 15 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
−26%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
−19%since 2000
from 53.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2558921251581990201020202024Burnt Prairie
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,095
+100%since 2000
from $14,572 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+27%since 2010
from 0.328 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(2)
Diversity Score11.1%(5)
Diversity Score
11
+162%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+30.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+53.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.1%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2017
from 63.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

Burnt Prairie, Illinois has about 43 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Burnt Prairie, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

About 23.3% of people in Burnt Prairie, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnt Prairie, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnt Prairie, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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