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Burlington

Kentucky · 15,926 residents · 8.813 sq mi
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Burlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,868. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value is $169,800. Households here earn about 63% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
15,926
+48%since 2000
from 10,779 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,807 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 1,223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+8%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K9K12K16K20K1990201020202024Burlington
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,868
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,815 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,769
+22%since 2000
from $22,806 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(14,517)
Black2.7%(426)
Hispanic / Latino3%(485)
Asian1.1%(179)
Other1.3%(208)
Diversity Score19.4%(3,094)
Diversity Score
19
+68%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% 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
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Kentucky?

Burlington, Kentucky has about 15,926 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Burlington, Kentucky earns about $67,868 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 $169,800, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Kentucky?

About 26.3% 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 8.6% 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 9,856 residents, a change of about 162 percent over that period.

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

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