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Burnside

Pennsylvania · 188 residents · 1.68 sq mi
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Burnside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,875. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $48,100. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% 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
188
−34%since 2000
from 283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+38%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1441962493013541990201020202024Burnside
2024161
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,875
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,002
+180%since 2000
from $9,993 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing14.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,100
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−30%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(178)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(8)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnside, Pennsylvania?

Burnside, Pennsylvania has about 188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnside, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Burnside, Pennsylvania earns about $46,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnside, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Burnside, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $48,100.

How educated are people in Burnside, Pennsylvania?

About 1.5% of adults age 25 and over in Burnside, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnside, Pennsylvania?

About 14.3% of people in Burnside, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnside, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnside, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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