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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Burnsville

Minnesota · 51,288 residents · 24.937 sq mi
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Burnsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $43,620. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $107,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

51,288
−15%vs 2000
vs 60,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,057 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 2,415 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
50K54K58K62K66K1990201020202024Burnsville
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,620
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,965 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,523
−32%vs 2000
vs $27,093 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$107,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $149,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$576
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $779 in 2000
US average: $450
64.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.1% in 2000
35.1% rent
2.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(51,952)
Black4%(2,433)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,725)
Asian4%(2,433)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(15,670)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(48,853)
Black1.9%(950)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(723)
Asian2.4%(1,227)
Other0.5%(258)
Diversity Score14.6%(7,478)
15
−44%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 36.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.5%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.2%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Burnsville, Minnesota?

Burnsville, Minnesota has about 51,288 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Burnsville, Minnesota?

The typical household in Burnsville, Minnesota earns about $43,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnsville, Minnesota expensive?

In Burnsville, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $107,800, and the typical rent is about $576 a month.

How educated are people in Burnsville, Minnesota?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Burnsville, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnsville, Minnesota?

About 4.2% of people in Burnsville, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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