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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Burns

Wyoming · 285 residents · 3.052 sq mi
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Burns has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $60,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

285
+9%since 1990
from 261 in 1990
1990 – 2025
93 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 86 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
−6%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2432963504034561990201020202024Burns
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,875
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,460
+96%since 1990
from $7,881 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.7%
−7.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$440
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $345 in 1990
US average: $602
79.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
20.5% rent
1.9
−36%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(19)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(15)
5
−28%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.1%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 82.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−26%since 1990
from 25.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Burns, Wyoming?

Burns, Wyoming has about 285 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burns, Wyoming?

The typical household in Burns, Wyoming earns about $31,875 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Burns, Wyoming?

About 9.6% 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 14.7% 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 24 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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