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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Burnsville

North Carolina · 1,623 residents · 1.6 sq mi
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Burnsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,653. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $92,700. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,623
+10%since 1990
from 1,482 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,014 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 926 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.2
+7%since 1990
from 45.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Burnsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,653
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,894
+52%since 1990
from $11,090 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$317
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $229 in 1990
US average: $602
53.5%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
46.5% rent
4.3
+12%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,440)
Black2.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(116)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,505)
Black1.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(63)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score15%(243)
15
+91%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.0%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−13%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnsville, North Carolina?

Burnsville, North Carolina has about 1,623 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Burnsville, North Carolina earns about $21,653 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 $92,700, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Burnsville, North Carolina?

About 17.4% 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 19.5% 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 141 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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