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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Burley Micro

Burley, ID · 2 counties · 41,590 residents · 3,322.606 sq mi
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The short version

Burley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,691. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $77,229.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,590
+7%since 1990
from 38,893 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.3
+9%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K41K43K46K49K1990201020202024Burley
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,691
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,354 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,954
+41%since 1990
from $9,917 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,229
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,760 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$399
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
25.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+26%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(34,145)
Black0.1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(6,197)
Asian0.5%(195)
Diversity Score49.7%(19,332)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(31,534)
Black0.1%(54)
Hispanic / Latino22%(9,150)
Asian0.4%(162)
Diversity Score44.4%(18,481)
Diversity Score
44
−11%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−30%since 1990
from 17.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

BurleyCENTRAL12,409
What's inside

2 component counties

Cassia CountyCENTRAL26,397Minidoka CountyCENTRAL22,911
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Income$69,860+114%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burley, ID?

Burley, ID has about 41,590 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burley, ID?

The typical household in Burley, ID earns about $32,691 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burley, ID expensive?

In Burley, ID, the median home is worth about $77,229, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Burley, ID?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burley, ID hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burley, ID?

About 14.2% of people in Burley, ID live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burley, ID grown since 1990?

Yes, Burley, ID has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,697 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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