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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Burlington Micro

Burlington, IA-IL · 2 counties · 50,564 residents · 794.922 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,727. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% 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 $66,482.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50,564
Unchangedsince 1990
from 50,710 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
64 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 64 / sq mi in 1990
Median age
39.2
+8%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K48K50K51K1990201020202024Burlington
202445K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.2%(3,131)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.7%(3,386)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.8%(3,439)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.3%(3,705)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.5%(2,766)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.4%(5,756)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.8%(7,466)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.5%(7,334)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.2%(5,141)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.1%(4,085)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.2%(3,156)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.4%(1,199)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,727
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,838 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,336
+61%since 1990
from $11,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.5%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,482
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$428
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
25.1% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Burlington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(48,917)
Black2.5%(1,263)
Hispanic / Latino1%(489)
Asian0.4%(206)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(47,349)
Black3%(1,509)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(812)
Asian0.5%(253)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(1,031)
Puerto Rican0.4%(174)
Dominican0.2%(74)
Venezuelan0.1%(37)
Guatemalan0.1%(29)
Spaniard0.1%(29)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.8%(303)
Filipino0.2%(76)
Chinese0.1%(58)
Korean0%(18)
Nepalese0%(16)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German28.4%(12,709)
Irish12.8%(5,711)
English10.6%(4,744)
American6.8%(3,025)
Swedish3.8%(1,707)
Dutch2.1%(956)
French2.1%(933)
Scottish1.8%(787)
Norwegian1.5%(689)
Italian1.1%(510)
Swiss0.9%(385)
Polish0.8%(353)
+ 30 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.7%(332)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(282)
British0.5%(225)
Danish0.5%(208)
Russian0.4%(171)
Czech0.4%(163)
Arab0.2%(94)
Canadian0.2%(93)
Egyptian0.2%(76)
Croatian0.1%(67)
Greek0.2%(64)
Nigerian0.2%(64)
Hungarian0.1%(51)
Armenian0.1%(46)
Australian0.1%(42)
Austrian0.1%(32)
Romanian0.1%(25)
Lebanese0%(18)
Slovak0%(17)
Turkish0.3%(16)
Slovene0%(14)
Finnish0%(11)
Belgian0%(5)
Serbian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.3%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 17.3 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.9%(5,052)
Married60.9%(11,899)
Widowed2.5%(497)
Divorced10.7%(2,082)
Women 15+
Never married18.9%(3,970)
Married57.4%(12,070)
Widowed12.5%(2,621)
Divorced11.3%(2,375)
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2 component counties

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, IA-IL?

Burlington, IA-IL has about 50,564 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Burlington, IA-IL earns about $36,727 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 $66,482, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, IA-IL?

About 15.0% 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 10.5% 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 146 residents, a change of about -0 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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