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Burlington

Kentucky · 18,008 residents · 8.813 sq mi
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Burlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,308. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 72% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,008
+67%since 2000
from 10,779 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,043 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 1,223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+22%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K9K12K16K20K1990201020202024Burlington
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,308
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,815 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,698
+87%since 2000
from $22,806 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.3%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−10%since 2010
from 0.367 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,489
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(10,119)
Black1.9%(201)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(187)
Asian1.1%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(1,244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(15,020)
Black2.8%(504)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(857)
Asian3.8%(686)
Other5.2%(941)
Diversity Score37.1%(6,688)
Diversity Score
37
+222%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 93.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Kentucky?

Burlington, Kentucky has about 18,008 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Burlington, Kentucky earns about $109,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Kentucky expensive?

In Burlington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $254,300, and the typical rent is about $1,489 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Kentucky?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Kentucky?

About 5.5% of people in Burlington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,938 residents, a change of about 197 percent over that period.

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