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Burton

Illinois · 149 residents · 0.33 sq mi
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Burton is a city of 149 people in Illinois. The median age is 22.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Since 2023 the city has risen by half, up 59 people. That puts it in the top 6% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

149
+66%since 2023
from 90 in 2023
2020 – 2024
452 / sq mi
+66%since 2023
from 273 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
22.3
−46%since 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.33 sq mi
Population, 20202024
0418112216320202024Burton
2024149
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(10)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1426.8%(40)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1914.8%(22)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4430.2%(45)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.1%(24)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$108,125
US average: $82,259
$22,058
−13%since 2023
from $25,436 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.179
−3%since 2023
from 0.186 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$138,500
US average: $376,019
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
4.97 people
+22%since 2023
from 4.09 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
1.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Irish27.5%(41)
English26.8%(40)
German6.7%(10)
Swiss6%(9)
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
47.2%
US average: 74.6%
15.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
15.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
51.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
24.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
94.6%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.6%(12)
Married60.4%(32)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced17%(9)
Women 15+
Never married39.1%(18)
Married60.9%(28)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
83.9%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
0.0%
US average: 18.4%
16.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
83.9%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
16.1%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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How many people live in Burton, Illinois?

Burton, Illinois has about 149 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burton, Illinois?

The typical household in Burton, Illinois earns about $108,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burton, Illinois expensive?

In Burton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $138,500.

How educated are people in Burton, Illinois?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burton, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Burton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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