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Burnt Prairie

Illinois · 36 residents · 0.076 sq mi
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Burnt Prairie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,438. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,500. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36
−38%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
474 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 763 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+8%since 2000
from 53.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2558921251581990201020202024Burnt Prairie
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,438
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,093
+52%since 2000
from $14,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction25.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
9.5% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−42%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(1)
Diversity Score8.3%(3)
Diversity Score
8
+96%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+29.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−38%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.9%
+62.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnt Prairie, Illinois?

Burnt Prairie, Illinois has about 36 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burnt Prairie, Illinois earns about $58,438 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 $53,500.

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 4.5% 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 40 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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

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