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Burlington

Wisconsin · 11,047 residents · 7.719 sq mi
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Burlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,970. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $210,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
11,047
+11%since 2000
from 9,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.0
+15%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(636)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(693)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.7%(739)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.6%(727)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(616)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413%(1,431)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.9%(1,318)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.3%(1,362)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.1%(1,445)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.3%(1,143)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846%(668)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.4%(269)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,970
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,015
+74%since 2000
from $21,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $557 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
−8%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Burlington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(9,297)
Black0.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(462)
Asian0.6%(55)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(9,348)
Black1%(110)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,098)
Asian1%(109)
Other1.4%(152)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.4%(808)
Spaniard1.2%(131)
Peruvian1.1%(125)
Puerto Rican1.1%(123)
Argentine0.1%(16)
Asian origin
Hmong2%(221)
Chinese0.3%(28)
Filipino0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German45.5%(4,964)
English11%(1,204)
Irish10.4%(1,131)
Polish8.9%(966)
Norwegian5.9%(649)
Italian5.4%(590)
French3.1%(335)
American2.2%(236)
Austrian1.8%(197)
Czech1.6%(178)
Dutch1.6%(178)
Russian1.5%(165)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.5%(160)
Swedish1%(110)
Scottish0.8%(85)
Hungarian0.6%(66)
Slovene0.6%(61)
Welsh0.6%(61)
Canadian0.5%(59)
Swiss0.5%(58)
Greek0.3%(32)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(32)
Ukrainian0.2%(26)
Slovak0.2%(21)
Nigerian0.2%(18)
British0.2%(17)
Lithuanian0.1%(15)
Finnish0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.4%(1,783)
Married47.1%(2,132)
Widowed3.8%(174)
Divorced9.7%(439)
Women 15+
Never married29.5%(1,316)
Married49.5%(2,204)
Widowed8.6%(385)
Divorced12.4%(552)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Wisconsin?

Burlington, Wisconsin has about 11,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Burlington, Wisconsin earns about $65,970 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 $210,900, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Wisconsin?

About 26.3% 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 12.5% 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 2,187 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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