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Burlington

North Dakota · 1,291 residents · 1.906 sq mi
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Burlington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,291. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $196,900. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,291
+18%since 2000
from 1,096 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
677 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.0
+4%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9031K1K1K2K1990201020202024Burlington
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,291
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,036
+111%since 2000
from $14,250 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,900
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+50%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,048)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,150)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3%(39)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other7.8%(101)
Diversity Score27.4%(353)
Diversity Score
27
+557%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+100%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
83.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, North Dakota?

Burlington, North Dakota has about 1,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burlington, North Dakota earns about $80,291 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, North Dakota expensive?

In Burlington, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $196,900, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, North Dakota?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, North Dakota?

About 4.0% of people in Burlington, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 295 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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