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Burlington

Kentucky · 17,318 residents · 8.813 sq mi
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Burlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,651. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value is $176,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,318
+61%since 2000
from 10,779 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,965 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 1,223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+19%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K9K12K16K20K1990201020202024Burlington
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,651
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,815 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,916
+44%since 2000
from $22,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(14,559)
Black4.4%(754)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(809)
Asian1.5%(252)
Other3%(527)
Diversity Score31.6%(5,465)
Diversity Score
32
+173%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Kentucky?

Burlington, Kentucky has about 17,318 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Burlington, Kentucky earns about $86,651 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 $176,400, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Kentucky?

About 30.2% 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 5.3% 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 11,248 residents, a change of about 185 percent over that period.

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

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