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Burnsville

Mississippi · 857 residents (2025 est.) · 4.771 sq mi
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Burnsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,063. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 173 residents. 7% 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 $80,000. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
861
−17%since 2000
from 1,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+9%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:857 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7688749801K1K1990201020202024Burnsville
2024861
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,063
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,553
+58%since 2000
from $12,359 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+19%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$486
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $304 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.0%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,007)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(720)
Black3.4%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13%(112)
Diversity Score35.3%(304)
Diversity Score
35
+1023%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+96%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% 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
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−27.7 ptssince 2011
from 29.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2012
from 31.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 59.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnsville, Mississippi?

Burnsville, Mississippi has about 861 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnsville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Burnsville, Mississippi earns about $29,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnsville, Mississippi expensive?

In Burnsville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $486 a month.

How educated are people in Burnsville, Mississippi?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Burnsville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnsville, Mississippi?

About 32.2% of people in Burnsville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnsville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnsville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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