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New Burnside

Illinois · 153 residents · 1.045 sq mi
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New Burnside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,909. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,900. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
153
−37%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
146 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.2
+55%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1161702232763301990201020202024New Burnside
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,909
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,992
+81%since 2000
from $12,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+53%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(145)
Black1.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(3)
Diversity Score10.4%(16)
Diversity Score
10
+404%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+98%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 98.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Burnside, Illinois?

New Burnside, Illinois has about 153 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Burnside, Illinois?

The typical household in New Burnside, Illinois earns about $30,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Burnside, Illinois expensive?

In New Burnside, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,900.

How educated are people in New Burnside, Illinois?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in New Burnside, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Burnside, Illinois?

About 17.4% of people in New Burnside, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Burnside, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Burnside, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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