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Burns

Oregon · 3,064 residents · 3.55 sq mi
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Burns has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,658. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,800. Households here earn about 35% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% 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

3,064
+5%since 1990
from 2,913 in 1990
1990 – 2025
863 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 821 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+5%since 1990
from 36.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Burns
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,658
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,279 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,224
+41%since 1990
from $11,525 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$461
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
66.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
33.2% rent
2.1
+30%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,822)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(70)
Asian0.9%(25)
Diversity Score13%(378)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,757)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(162)
Asian0.5%(16)
Diversity Score14.7%(450)
15
+13%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
+23%since 1990
from 8.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Burns, Oregon?

Burns, Oregon has about 3,064 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burns, Oregon?

The typical household in Burns, Oregon earns about $26,658 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 $56,800, and the typical rent is about $461 a month.

How educated are people in Burns, Oregon?

About 7.4% 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 12.3% of people in Burns, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burns, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Burns, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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