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Burnside

Kentucky · 611 residents · 3.815 sq mi
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Burnside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,278. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,200. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
611
−4%since 2000
from 637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
160 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
−2%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5307721K1K1K1990201020202024Burnside
2024755
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,278
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,312
−15%since 2000
from $20,339 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance20.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,200
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+31%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(631)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(580)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other1.4%(9)
Diversity Score11%(67)
Diversity Score
11
+1302%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% 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%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
2.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.7%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.4%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnside, Kentucky?

Burnside, Kentucky has about 611 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnside, Kentucky?

The typical household in Burnside, Kentucky earns about $35,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnside, Kentucky expensive?

In Burnside, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $119,200, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Burnside, Kentucky?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burnside, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnside, Kentucky?

About 28.8% of people in Burnside, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnside, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnside, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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