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Burnsville

West Virginia · 371 residents (2025 est.) · 1.057 sq mi
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Burnsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
547
+14%since 2000
from 481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
518 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−11%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:371 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3714405095776461990201020202024Burnsville
2024547
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,938
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,490
+116%since 2000
from $13,635 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.3%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
−17%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(475)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(493)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(42)
Diversity Score22.7%(124)
Diversity Score
23
+1352%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+10%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
22.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.5%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnsville, West Virginia?

Burnsville, West Virginia has about 547 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnsville, West Virginia?

The typical household in Burnsville, West Virginia earns about $55,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnsville, West Virginia expensive?

In Burnsville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $108,800, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Burnsville, West Virginia?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Burnsville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnsville, West Virginia?

About 13.7% of people in Burnsville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnsville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnsville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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