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Burlington

Michigan · 281 residents · 0.76 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
−31%since 2000
from 405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
370 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+15%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2142663183704221990201020202024Burlington
2024264
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,789
−2%since 2000
from $23,240 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−29%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(261)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other4.3%(12)
Diversity Score20%(56)
Diversity Score
20
+436%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Michigan?

Burlington, Michigan has about 281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Michigan?

The typical household in Burlington, Michigan earns about $51,250 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 $66,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Michigan?

About 12.6% 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 16.7% 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 46 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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