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Burlison

Tennessee · 367 residents · 1.05 sq mi
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Burlison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,917. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 19% 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 $136,200. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
367
−19%since 2000
from 453 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
350 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+15%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3003634274905531990201020202024Burlison
2024398
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,779
+40%since 2000
from $17,685 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(449)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(345)
Black1.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(14)
Diversity Score19.7%(72)
Diversity Score
20
+1682%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlison, Tennessee?

Burlison, Tennessee has about 367 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlison, Tennessee?

The typical household in Burlison, Tennessee earns about $42,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlison, Tennessee expensive?

In Burlison, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $136,200, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Burlison, Tennessee?

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

What is the poverty rate in Burlison, Tennessee?

About 23.3% of people in Burlison, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlison, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlison, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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