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Burlington

Pennsylvania · 144 residents · 0.585 sq mi
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Burlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,464. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,100. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
−21%since 2000
from 182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
246 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+10%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
891963034105171990201020202024Burlington
2024188
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,464
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,003
+19%since 2000
from $15,951 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+69%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score4.8%(7)
Diversity Score
5
+245%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.0%
−96.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Pennsylvania?

Burlington, Pennsylvania has about 144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Burlington, Pennsylvania earns about $44,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Burlington, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $116,100.

How educated are people in Burlington, Pennsylvania?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Pennsylvania?

About 21.5% of people in Burlington, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 337 residents, a change of about -70 percent over that period.

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

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