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Burns

Kansas · 228 residents · 0.344 sq mi
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Burns has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $43,300. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
228
−15%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
663 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051762483193901990201020202024Burns
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,410
+45%since 2000
from $11,990 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.6%
−45.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+72%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(264)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(220)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score8.6%(20)
Diversity Score
9
+363%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
54.8 min
+134%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−0.1 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.5%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burns, Kansas?

Burns, Kansas has about 228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burns, Kansas?

The typical household in Burns, Kansas earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burns, Kansas expensive?

In Burns, Kansas, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Burns, Kansas?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burns, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burns, Kansas?

About 27.7% of people in Burns, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burns, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Burns, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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