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Burlington

Massachusetts · 26,377 residents · 11.75 sq mi
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Burlington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,433. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $588,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,377
+15%since 2000
from 22,876 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,245 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,947 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+9%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K24K25K27K28K1990201020202024Burlington
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,433
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,240 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,288
+86%since 2000
from $30,732 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$588,600
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,016
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,061 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+50%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(19,626)
Black1.3%(307)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(296)
Asian10.6%(2,435)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.8%(6,812)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(18,460)
Black4.6%(1,221)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,033)
Asian17.8%(4,694)
Other5%(1,310)
Diversity Score60.7%(16,016)
Diversity Score
61
+104%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+74%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Massachusetts?

Burlington, Massachusetts has about 26,377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Burlington, Massachusetts earns about $121,433 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Massachusetts expensive?

In Burlington, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $588,600, and the typical rent is about $2,016 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Massachusetts?

About 58.5% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Massachusetts?

About 4.2% of people in Burlington, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,075 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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