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Burlington

Kansas · 2,674 residents · 2.251 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,674
−4%since 2000
from 2,790 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,188 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,174 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,930
+24%since 2000
from $18,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services19%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+35%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,658)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(50)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score7%(195)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,490)
Black1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(68)
Asian0.9%(24)
Other1.2%(33)
Diversity Score13.8%(370)
Diversity Score
14
+98%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Kansas?

Burlington, Kansas has about 2,674 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Kansas?

The typical household in Burlington, Kansas earns about $42,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Kansas expensive?

In Burlington, Kansas, the median home is worth about $96,800, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Kansas?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Kansas?

About 19.0% of people in Burlington, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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