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Burns

Oregon · 2,692 residents (2025 est.) · 3.55 sq mi
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Burns has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,858. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $187,200. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,723
−11%since 2000
from 3,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
767 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+36%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,692 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Burns
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,858
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,658 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,504
+76%since 2000
from $16,224 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+2%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,200
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+110%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,757)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(162)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(450)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,498)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6%(164)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(52)
Diversity Score19.3%(526)
Diversity Score
19
+31%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+24%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burns, Oregon?

Burns, Oregon has about 2,723 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burns, Oregon?

The typical household in Burns, Oregon earns about $41,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burns, Oregon expensive?

In Burns, Oregon, the median home is worth about $187,200, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Burns, Oregon?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Burns, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burns, Oregon?

About 15.5% of people in Burns, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burns, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Burns, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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