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Burley Micro

Burley, ID · 2 counties · 43,021 residents · 3,322.606 sq mi
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Burley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,092. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,043.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
43,021
+3%since 2000
from 41,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+4%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K41K43K46K49K1990201020202024Burley
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,092
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,691 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,766
+27%since 2000
from $13,954 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,043
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,229 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(31,534)
Black0.1%(54)
Hispanic / Latino22%(9,150)
Asian0.4%(162)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.4%(18,481)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(29,837)
Black0.2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(12,217)
Asian0.4%(174)
Other2.6%(1,109)
Diversity Score56%(24,088)
Diversity Score
56
+26%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

BurleyCENTRAL12,409
What's inside

2 component counties

Cassia CountyCENTRAL26,397Minidoka CountyCENTRAL22,911
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burley, ID?

Burley, ID has about 43,021 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burley, ID?

The typical household in Burley, ID earns about $40,092 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 $107,043, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Burley, ID?

About 12.7% 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 14.3% 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 4,128 residents, a change of about 11 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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