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Burnsville

North Carolina · 1,655 residents (2025 est.) · 1.6 sq mi
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Burnsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,997. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $243,500. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,082
+28%since 2000
from 1,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,301 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.2
−10%since 2000
from 48.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,655 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Burnsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,997
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,653 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,761
+106%since 2000
from $16,894 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.554
+16%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
51.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+12%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,505)
Black1.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(63)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(243)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(1,749)
Black1.7%(36)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(235)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.9%(61)
Diversity Score35.1%(730)
Diversity Score
35
+134%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+101%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% 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
13.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+25.1 ptssince 2017
from 56.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnsville, North Carolina?

Burnsville, North Carolina has about 2,082 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burnsville, North Carolina earns about $50,997 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Burnsville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $243,500, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Burnsville, North Carolina?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burnsville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnsville, North Carolina?

About 26.1% of people in Burnsville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnsville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnsville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 600 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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