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Burgin

Kentucky · 965 residents · 1.256 sq mi
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Burgin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,673. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $106,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
965
+10%since 2000
from 874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
768 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+1%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8259451K1K1K1990201020202024Burgin
2024993
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,673
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,135 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,534
−1%since 2000
from $16,756 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+49%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(812)
Black3.9%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(98)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(911)
Black2.8%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(34)
Diversity Score16.7%(161)
Diversity Score
17
+48%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+104%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
6.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burgin, Kentucky?

Burgin, Kentucky has about 965 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burgin, Kentucky?

The typical household in Burgin, Kentucky earns about $35,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burgin, Kentucky expensive?

In Burgin, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Burgin, Kentucky?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burgin, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burgin, Kentucky?

About 13.3% of people in Burgin, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burgin, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Burgin, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 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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