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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Burlington Micro

Burlington, IA-IL · 2 counties · 50,710 residents · 794.922 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,999.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

50,710
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 50,564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
64 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.2
−8%vs 2000
vs 39.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
44K46K48K50K51K1990201020202024Burlington
202445K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,838
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,727 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,989
−38%vs 2000
vs $19,336 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,999
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,482 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$313
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $428 in 2000
US average: $450
73.3%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.9% in 2000
26.7% rent
1.5
−14%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(48,917)
Black2.5%(1,263)
Hispanic / Latino1%(489)
Asian0.4%(206)
Other0.6%(324)
Diversity Score10.8%(5,477)
11
−13%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.0%
−7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+46%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Burlington, IA-IL?

Burlington, IA-IL has about 50,710 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Burlington, IA-IL earns about $25,838 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 $39,999, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, IA-IL?

About 12.2% 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 11.6% of people in Burlington, IA-IL live below the federal poverty line.

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

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