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Burns

Oregon · 2,730 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 $34,609. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,730
−11%since 2000
from 3,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
769 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+14%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Burns
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,609
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,658 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,131
+24%since 2000
from $16,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$637
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $461 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(2,272)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(178)
Asian0.8%(23)
Other1.6%(42)
Diversity Score22.8%(621)
Diversity Score
23
+55%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.1 min
−22%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burns, Oregon?

Burns, Oregon has about 2,730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burns, Oregon?

The typical household in Burns, Oregon earns about $34,609 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 $89,400, and the typical rent is about $637 a month.

How educated are people in Burns, Oregon?

About 12.9% 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 10.4% 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 183 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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