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Burnsville

West Virginia · 510 residents · 1.057 sq mi
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Burnsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $74,100. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
510
+6%since 2000
from 481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
482 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3714405095776461990201020202024Burnsville
2024547
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,031
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,881
+9%since 2000
from $13,635 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(492)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(5)
Diversity Score5.6%(28)
Diversity Score
6
+258%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−29%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnsville, West Virginia?

Burnsville, West Virginia has about 510 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burnsville, West Virginia earns about $27,031 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 $74,100, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Burnsville, West Virginia?

About 7.9% 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 32.7% 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 70 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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