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Burnsville

Minnesota · 64,317 residents · 24.937 sq mi
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Burnsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,017. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $263,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% 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
64,317
+7%since 2000
from 60,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,579 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,415 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+13%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
50K54K58K62K66K1990201020202024Burnsville
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,017
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,965 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,575
+35%since 2000
from $27,093 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,297
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $779 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+34%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(39,487)
Black15.3%(9,852)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(7,668)
Asian5.6%(3,631)
Other4.5%(2,874)
Diversity Score71.2%(45,786)
Diversity Score
71
+174%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnsville, Minnesota?

Burnsville, Minnesota has about 64,317 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnsville, Minnesota?

The typical household in Burnsville, Minnesota earns about $76,017 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 $263,700, and the typical rent is about $1,297 a month.

How educated are people in Burnsville, Minnesota?

About 39.7% 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 7.2% of people in Burnsville, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnsville, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnsville, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,029 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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