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Burnsville

North Carolina · 1,693 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 $28,564. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $130,200. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,693
+4%since 2000
from 1,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,058 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,014 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
−5%since 2000
from 48.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Burnsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,564
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,653 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,216
+14%since 2000
from $16,894 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
51.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+6%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,465)
Black2.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(176)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.1%(18)
Diversity Score30.3%(513)
Diversity Score
30
+102%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnsville, North Carolina?

Burnsville, North Carolina has about 1,693 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burnsville, North Carolina earns about $28,564 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 $130,200, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Burnsville, North Carolina?

About 18.6% 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 23.9% 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 211 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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