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Burr Ridge

Illinois · 10,559 residents · 7.473 sq mi
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Burr Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,669. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $706,700. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 158% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,559
+1%since 2000
from 10,408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,413 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+14%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Burr Ridge
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,669
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,507 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,530
+51%since 2000
from $58,518 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$706,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$897
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,205 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+39%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(8,698)
Black1%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(304)
Asian10.9%(1,136)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.2%(3,450)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(8,167)
Black2%(207)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(430)
Asian14.8%(1,563)
Other0.9%(100)
Diversity Score45.8%(4,840)
Diversity Score
46
+38%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
34.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burr Ridge, Illinois?

Burr Ridge, Illinois has about 10,559 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burr Ridge, Illinois?

The typical household in Burr Ridge, Illinois earns about $143,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burr Ridge, Illinois expensive?

In Burr Ridge, Illinois, the median home is worth about $706,700, and the typical rent is about $897 a month.

How educated are people in Burr Ridge, Illinois?

About 69.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burr Ridge, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burr Ridge, Illinois?

About 2.4% of people in Burr Ridge, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burr Ridge, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Burr Ridge, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,891 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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