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Burnt Prairie

Illinois · 52 residents · 0.076 sq mi
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Burnt Prairie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $32,500. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 55% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
684 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.5
−8%since 2000
from 53.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2558921251581990201020202024Burnt Prairie
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,552
+7%since 2000
from $14,572 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade38.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing16.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−42.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−18%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(3)
Diversity Score
5
+20%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
−17%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
33.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
63.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−48.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

Burnt Prairie, Illinois has about 52 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

The typical household in Burnt Prairie, Illinois earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnt Prairie, Illinois expensive?

In Burnt Prairie, Illinois, the median home is worth about $32,500.

How educated are people in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

About 0.0% 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 36.4% 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 24 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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