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Burns

Kansas · 234 residents · 0.344 sq mi
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Burns has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,000. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
−13%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
680 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 779 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
−7%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1051762483193901990201020202024Burns
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,983
+58%since 2000
from $11,990 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.9%
US avg: 10%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−41%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burns, Kansas?

Burns, Kansas has about 234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burns, Kansas?

The typical household in Burns, Kansas earns about $59,167 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 $62,000, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Burns, Kansas?

About 9.8% 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 19.4% 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 10 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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