CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Burlingame

Kansas · 971 residents · 0.884 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Topeka metro area
Compare
The short version

Burlingame has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,023. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
971
−5%since 2000
from 1,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,098 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
−2%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8329039751K1K1990201020202024Burlingame
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,023
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,845 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,714
+59%since 2000
from $17,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
36.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Burlingame on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,000)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(897)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(32)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.6%(6)
Diversity Score10.2%(99)
Diversity Score
10
+363%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.5 min
+89%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Burlingame

Newport
Pop 906
Southport
Pop 873
Dagsboro
Pop 983
Pioneer
Pop 868
Places similar to Burlingame
Head to head

Compare Burlingame to nearby cities

BURLINGAME VS
Topeka
Income$56,956+39%
Home value$144,200+84%
Population125,795+13499%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BURLINGAME VS
Emporia
Income$52,704+28%
Home value$132,700+69%
Population24,137+2509%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BURLINGAME VS
Ottawa
Income$71,699+75%
Home value$166,500+112%
Population12,716+1275%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BURLINGAME VS
Lawrence
Income$65,009+58%
Home value$292,700+273%
Population96,367+10318%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlingame, Kansas?

Burlingame, Kansas has about 971 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlingame, Kansas?

The typical household in Burlingame, Kansas earns about $41,023 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlingame, Kansas expensive?

In Burlingame, Kansas, the median home is worth about $78,400, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Burlingame, Kansas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Burlingame, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlingame, Kansas?

About 16.2% of people in Burlingame, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlingame, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlingame, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kansas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Burlingame with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →