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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Burlington

Wisconsin · 9,936 residents · 7.719 sq mi
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Burlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,365. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $126,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,936
+12%since 1990
from 8,860 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,287 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,148 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+6%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Burlington
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,365
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,609 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,789
+48%since 1990
from $14,702 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$126,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$557
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $406 in 1990
US average: $602
59.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.6% in 1990
40.5% rent
2.9
+36%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(8,719)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(322)
Asian0.7%(62)
Diversity Score12.1%(1,074)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(9,297)
Black0.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(462)
Asian0.6%(55)
Diversity Score13.4%(1,330)
13
+10%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.2%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.0 min
−4%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Wisconsin?

Burlington, Wisconsin has about 9,936 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Burlington, Wisconsin earns about $43,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Wisconsin expensive?

In Burlington, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $126,800, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Wisconsin?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Wisconsin?

About 5.1% of people in Burlington, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,076 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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