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Burlington

North Carolina · 57,303 residents · 30.551 sq mi
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Burlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,587. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value is $137,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
57,303
+28%since 2000
from 44,917 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,876 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+5%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K43K49K56K62K1990201020202024Burlington
202460K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,587
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,301 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,594
+40%since 2000
from $19,640 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $554 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+12%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62%(27,828)
Black24.9%(11,166)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(4,525)
Asian1.7%(758)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.3%(29,794)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45%(25,810)
Black28.1%(16,118)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(11,491)
Asian2.4%(1,353)
Other2.8%(1,598)
Diversity Score83.2%(47,681)
Diversity Score
83
+25%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, North Carolina?

Burlington, North Carolina has about 57,303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, North Carolina?

The typical household in Burlington, North Carolina earns about $45,587 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, North Carolina expensive?

In Burlington, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $137,000, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, North Carolina?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, North Carolina?

About 19.1% of people in Burlington, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,935 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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