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Burns Harbor

Indiana · 766 residents · 6.437 sq mi
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Burns Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,929. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $85,400. Households here earn about 30% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

766
−3%since 1990
from 786 in 1990
1990 – 2025
119 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 122 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+10%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6021K2K2K3K1990201020202024Burns Harbor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,929
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,344
+70%since 1990
from $13,747 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$628
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $375 in 1990
US average: $602
89.4%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.9% in 1990
10.6% rent
1.6
−6%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(778)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score4.7%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(696)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(33)
Asian1%(8)
Diversity Score13.9%(106)
14
+197%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.8%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−18%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burns Harbor, Indiana?

Burns Harbor, Indiana has about 766 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burns Harbor, Indiana?

The typical household in Burns Harbor, Indiana earns about $53,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burns Harbor, Indiana expensive?

In Burns Harbor, Indiana, the median home is worth about $85,400, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Burns Harbor, Indiana?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burns Harbor, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burns Harbor, Indiana?

About 6.3% of people in Burns Harbor, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burns Harbor, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Burns Harbor, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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