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Burgin

Kentucky · 979 residents · 1.256 sq mi
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Burgin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
979
+12%since 2000
from 874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
779 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+1%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8259451K1K1K1990201020202024Burgin
2024993
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,982
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,049
+55%since 2000
from $16,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(888)
Black2.6%(25)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(18)
Diversity Score13.8%(135)
Diversity Score
14
+23%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+116%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burgin, Kentucky?

Burgin, Kentucky has about 979 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burgin, Kentucky?

The typical household in Burgin, Kentucky earns about $60,982 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 $103,200, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Burgin, Kentucky?

About 12.3% 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 10.0% 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 30 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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