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Burlington, IA-IL · 2 counties · 44,061 residents (2025 est.) · 794.922 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,831. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,051.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,680
−12%since 2000
from 50,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+11%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:44,061 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K48K50K51K1990201020202024Burlington
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,831
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,727 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,283
+82%since 2000
from $19,336 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+1%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,051
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,482 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$885
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(47,349)
Black3%(1,509)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(812)
Asian0.5%(253)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(6,274)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(38,324)
Black4.1%(1,838)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,491)
Asian1.1%(475)
Other5.7%(2,552)
Diversity Score32.3%(14,415)
Segregation Score30.9%(13,804)
Diversity Score
32
+160%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
−16%since 2020
from 37 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

BurlingtonCENTRAL23,336
What's inside

2 component counties

Des Moines CountyCENTRAL38,077Henderson County5,984
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, IA-IL?

Burlington, IA-IL has about 44,680 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, IA-IL?

The typical household in Burlington, IA-IL earns about $62,831 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, IA-IL expensive?

In Burlington, IA-IL, the median home is worth about $132,051, and the typical rent is about $885 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, IA-IL?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, IA-IL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, IA-IL?

About 13.0% of people in Burlington, IA-IL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, IA-IL grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, IA-IL has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,030 residents, a change of about -12 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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