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Wyoming · 399 residents (2025 est.) · 3.052 sq mi
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Burns has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,071. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $207,500. With a median age of 57.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
397
+39%since 2000
from 285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.1
+53%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:399 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2432963504034561990201020202024Burns
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,071
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,436
+136%since 2000
from $15,460 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
+1%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,500
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,614
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+81%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(307)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.4%(65)
Diversity Score46.5%(185)
Diversity Score
46
+783%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+28.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burns, Wyoming?

Burns, Wyoming has about 397 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burns, Wyoming?

The typical household in Burns, Wyoming earns about $61,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burns, Wyoming expensive?

In Burns, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $207,500, and the typical rent is about $1,614 a month.

How educated are people in Burns, Wyoming?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Burns, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burns, Wyoming?

About 9.6% of people in Burns, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burns, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Burns, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 136 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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