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Burlington

Michigan · 306 residents (2025 est.) · 0.76 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 141 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
−35%since 2000
from 405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+10%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:306 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2142663183704221990201020202024Burlington
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,857 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,162
+25%since 2000
from $23,240 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−3%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$914
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86%(227)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(33)
Diversity Score30.6%(81)
Diversity Score
31
+722%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+173%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Michigan?

Burlington, Michigan has about 264 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Michigan?

The typical household in Burlington, Michigan earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Michigan expensive?

In Burlington, Michigan, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Michigan?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Michigan?

About 13.3% of people in Burlington, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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