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Burnham

Pennsylvania · 2,144 residents · 1.052 sq mi
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Burnham has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,068. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% 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 $61,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,144
−2%since 1990
from 2,197 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,038 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,088 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
+7%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Burnham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,068
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,703 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,800
+47%since 1990
from $10,716 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $303 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(2,191)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,120)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score2%(42)
Diversity Score
2
+118%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−8%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnham, Pennsylvania?

Burnham, Pennsylvania has about 2,144 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burnham, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Burnham, Pennsylvania earns about $33,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnham, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Burnham, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $61,400, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Burnham, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Burnham, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnham, Pennsylvania?

About 7.0% of people in Burnham, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnham, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnham, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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