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Burns Harbor

Indiana · 2,055 residents · 6.437 sq mi
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Burns Harbor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,900. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,289 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,500. Households here earn about 37% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,055
+168%since 2000
from 766 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
+168%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
−6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6021K2K2K3K1990201020202024Burns Harbor
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,357
+39%since 2000
from $23,344 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$174,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,212
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $628 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+38%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(696)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(33)
Asian1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.9%(106)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(1,643)
Black4%(82)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(230)
Asian1.3%(27)
Other1.9%(38)
Diversity Score40.4%(831)
Diversity Score
40
+192%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burns Harbor, Indiana?

Burns Harbor, Indiana has about 2,055 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burns Harbor, Indiana earns about $79,900 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 $174,500, and the typical rent is about $1,212 a month.

How educated are people in Burns Harbor, Indiana?

About 28.5% 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 11.4% of people in Burns Harbor, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burns Harbor, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Burns Harbor, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,269 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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

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