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Burr Ridge

Illinois · 11,192 residents · 7.473 sq mi
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Burr Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $151,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $689,000. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 122% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% 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
11,192
+8%since 2000
from 10,408 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,498 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.3
+21%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K11K12K1990201020202024Burr Ridge
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$151,900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,507 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$97,295
+66%since 2000
from $58,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$689,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,869
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,205 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
7.6% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(8,212)
Black1.9%(208)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(609)
Asian16.4%(1,834)
Other3.4%(382)
Diversity Score54.5%(6,095)
Diversity Score
54
+64%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
40.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
70.6%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burr Ridge, Illinois?

Burr Ridge, Illinois has about 11,192 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burr Ridge, Illinois earns about $151,900 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 $689,000, and the typical rent is about $1,869 a month.

How educated are people in Burr Ridge, Illinois?

About 70.1% 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 3.3% 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 3,524 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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