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Burlington Junction

Missouri · 521 residents · 1 sq mi
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Burlington Junction has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,429. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,800. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
521
−18%since 2000
from 632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
521 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+6%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3584345105866621990201020202024Burlington Junction
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,429
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,364
+33%since 2000
from $13,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+24%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(629)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(493)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score4.2%(22)
Diversity Score
4
+951%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.7%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington Junction, Missouri?

Burlington Junction, Missouri has about 521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington Junction, Missouri?

The typical household in Burlington Junction, Missouri earns about $36,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington Junction, Missouri expensive?

In Burlington Junction, Missouri, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington Junction, Missouri?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington Junction, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington Junction, Missouri?

About 35.8% of people in Burlington Junction, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington Junction, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington Junction, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 116 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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