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Burnsville

West Virginia · 394 residents · 1.057 sq mi
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Burnsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,375. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $85,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
394
−18%since 2000
from 481 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+18%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3714405095776461990201020202024Burnsville
2024547
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,375
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,444
+94%since 2000
from $13,635 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+31.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−48%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(369)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(18)
Diversity Score
5
+194%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
−8%since 2000
from 29.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnsville, West Virginia?

Burnsville, West Virginia has about 394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burnsville, West Virginia earns about $72,375 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 $85,600, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Burnsville, West Virginia?

About 22.3% 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 6.0% of people in Burnsville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnsville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnsville, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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