CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Burnside

Kentucky · 694 residents · 3.815 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Somerset micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Burnside has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,598. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $117,100. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
694
+9%since 2000
from 637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
182 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+7%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5307721K1K1K1990201020202024Burnside
2024755
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,598
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,340
+20%since 2000
from $20,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Burnside on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(631)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(653)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2.8%(19)
Diversity Score11.3%(79)
Diversity Score
11
+1339%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Burnside

Paxton
Pop 695
Southport
Pop 873
Scottsmoor
Pop 830
Baconton
Pop 834
Places similar to Burnside
Head to head

Compare Burnside to nearby cities

BURNSIDE VS
Somerset
Income$34,704−31%
Home value$144,000+23%
Population12,695+1632%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BURNSIDE VS
Danville
Income$52,646+4%
Home value$207,600+77%
Population17,736+2320%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BURNSIDE VS
Berea
Income$59,495+18%
Home value$199,900+71%
Population16,662+2173%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BURNSIDE VS
Campbellsville
Income$49,644−2%
Home value$164,600+41%
Population11,783+1508%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnside, Kentucky?

Burnside, Kentucky has about 694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnside, Kentucky?

The typical household in Burnside, Kentucky earns about $50,598 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 $117,100, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Burnside, Kentucky?

About 21.9% 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 26.9% of people in Burnside, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnside, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnside, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kentucky
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Burnside with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →