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Burlington

Indiana · 603 residents · 0.612 sq mi
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Burlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,656. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
603
+36%since 2000
from 444 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 725 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4174985806617421990201020202024Burlington
2024562
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,656
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,472 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,980
+11%since 2000
from $22,482 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(439)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(586)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(39)
Diversity Score
7
+190%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+132%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Indiana?

Burlington, Indiana has about 603 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Indiana?

The typical household in Burlington, Indiana earns about $47,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Indiana expensive?

In Burlington, Indiana, the median home is worth about $107,100, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Indiana?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Indiana?

About 2.5% of people in Burlington, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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