Burlington, IA

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Burlington Overview

23,976
TOTAL POPULATION
11,603
MALE POPULATION
12,373
FEMALE POPULATION
93.78
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.64
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,842
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,147
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,628
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,527
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Burlington Zip Codes

Burlington Area Codes

Race in Burlington

The most populous races in Burlington are White / Caucasian (20,711 | 86.4%), Black / African American (1,393 | 5.8%), and Two or more Races (1,315 | 5.5%).
Race in Burlington
Race# Population% Population
Asian3641.5%
Black / African American1,3935.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific10.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,1034.6%
Native / Alaskan80.0%
White / Caucasian20,71186.4%
Two or more Races1,3155.5%
Some other Race1840.8%
Total23,976100.0%

Ancestry in Burlington

The most populous ancestries reported in Burlington are German (7,053 | 29.4%), Irish (3,294 | 13.7%), English (2,336 | 9.7%), American (1,557 | 6.5%), and Mexican (855 | 3.6%), together accounting for 63.0% of all Burlington residents.
Ancestry in Burlington
Ancestry# Population% Population
African770.3%
American1,5576.5%
Arab730.3%
Australian190.1%
Austrian270.1%
Belgian60.0%
British780.3%
Burmese340.1%
Canadian540.2%
Celtic230.1%
Central American320.1%
Cherokee840.4%
Chickasaw80.0%
Croatian230.1%
Cuban210.1%
Czech1040.4%
Czechoslovakian140.1%
Danish2901.2%
Dutch5542.3%
Eastern European250.1%
Ecuadorian190.1%
Egyptian730.3%
English2,3369.7%
European3301.4%
French3831.6%
French Canadian530.2%
German7,05329.4%
Greek190.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro10.0%
Guatemalan320.1%
Hungarian370.2%
Indian (Asian)500.2%
Inupiat150.1%
Irish3,29413.7%
Italian5742.4%
Kenyan450.2%
Korean710.3%
Mexican8553.6%
Nigerian170.1%
Northern European560.2%
Norwegian3431.4%
Pakistani120.1%
Pennsylvania German960.4%
Polish2000.8%
Portuguese100.0%
Puerto Rican670.3%
Romanian380.2%
Russian140.1%
Scandinavian460.2%
Scotch-Irish1830.8%
Scottish3561.5%
Serbian100.0%
Slovak130.1%
Slovene80.0%
South American190.1%
Spanish430.2%
Subsaharan African1390.6%
Swedish8233.4%
Swiss1310.5%
Thai2681.1%
Ukrainian170.1%
Welsh2120.9%
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Immigrants in Burlington

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Burlington came from Asia (341 | 1.4%), India (249 | 1.0%), South Central Asia (249 | 1.0%), Latin America (109 | 0.4%), and Europe (94 | 0.4%), together accounting for 4.3% of all Burlington residents.
Immigrants in Burlington
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa460.2%
Asia3411.4%
Australia190.1%
Canada440.2%
Central America900.4%
China500.2%
Eastern Asia620.3%
Eastern Europe250.1%
Ecuador190.1%
Egypt370.2%
England190.1%
Europe940.4%
Germany280.1%
Greece120.1%
Guatemala470.2%
India2491.0%
Korea120.1%
Latin America1090.4%
Mexico430.2%
Northern Africa460.2%
Northern Europe190.1%
Oceania190.1%
Philippines300.1%
Portugal100.0%
Romania140.1%
Russia110.1%
South America190.1%
South Central Asia2491.0%
South Eastern Asia300.1%
Southern Europe220.1%
Western Europe280.1%
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Sex and Age in Burlington

Sex and Age in Burlington

The most populous age groups in Burlington are 65 to 69 Years (1,043 | 9.0%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (1,016 | 8.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Burlington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years525 (4.5%)648 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years936 (8.1%)675 (5.5%)
10 to 14 Years610 (5.3%)864 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years797 (6.9%)794 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years559 (4.8%)684 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years608 (5.2%)788 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years672 (5.8%)694 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years647 (5.6%)858 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years715 (6.2%)576 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years471 (4.1%)582 (4.7%)
50 to 54 Years784 (6.8%)660 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years798 (6.9%)782 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years935 (8.1%)1,016 (8.2%)
65 to 69 Years1,043 (9.0%)797 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years623 (5.4%)688 (5.6%)
75 to 79 Years332 (2.9%)525 (4.2%)
80 to 84 Years184 (1.6%)250 (2.0%)
85 Years and over364 (3.1%)492 (4.0%)
Total11,603 (100.0%)12,373 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Burlington

Median Family Size in Burlington

The median family size in Burlington is 2.74 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,000 | 63.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.84 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (749 | 11.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.26 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Burlington
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,000 (63.0%)2.84
Single Male/Father749 (11.8%)2.26
Single Female/Mother1,602 (25.2%)2.74
Total Families6,351 (100.0%)2.74

Median Household Size in Burlington

The median household size in Burlington is 2.11 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,602 | 14.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.92 persons per household. non-family households (4,856 | 43.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Burlington
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,000 (35.7%)2.86
Single Male/Father749 (6.7%)2.53
Single Female/Mother1,602 (14.3%)2.92
Non-family4,856 (43.3%)1.17
Total Households11,207 (100.0%)2.11

Household Size by Marriage Status in Burlington

Out of a total of 11,207 households in Burlington, 6,351 (56.7%) are family households, while 4,856 (43.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,257, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,174.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Burlington
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,174 (37.2%)
2-Person Households3,257 (29.1%)638 (5.7%)
3-Person Households1,380 (12.3%)15 (0.1%)
4-Person Households1,050 (9.4%)29 (0.3%)
5-Person Households480 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households117 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households67 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,351 (56.7%)4,856 (43.3%)

Female Fertility in Burlington

Fertility by Age in Burlington

Average fertility rate in Burlington is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 75.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 73.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Burlington
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years22 (9.9%)28.0
20 to 34 years162 (73.0%)75.0
35 to 50 years38 (17.1%)17.0
Total222 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Burlington

39.2% of women with births (222) in Burlington are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Burlington
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years60 (37.0%)102 (63.0%)
35 to 50 years27 (71.1%)11 (28.9%)
Total87 (39.2%)135 (60.8%)

Fertility by Education in Burlington

Average fertility rate in Burlington is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 121.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 61.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Burlington
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School13 (5.9%)12.0
High School Diploma137 (61.7%)121.0
College or Associate's Degree37 (16.7%)18.0
Bachelor's Degree14 (6.3%)19.0
Graduate Degree21 (9.5%)76.0
Total222 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Burlington

60.8% of women with births in Burlington are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Burlington
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
High School Diploma40 (29.2%)97 (70.8%)
College or Associate's Degree23 (62.2%)14 (37.8%)
Bachelor's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree10 (47.6%)11 (52.4%)
Total87 (39.2%)135 (60.8%)

Income in Burlington

Income Overview in Burlington

Per Capita Income in Burlington is $33,842, while median incomes of families and households are $66,147 and $51,628 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income23,976$33,842
Median Family Income6,351$66,147
Mean Family Income6,351$91,078
Median Household Income11,207$51,628
Mean Household Income11,207$72,747
Income Deficit6,351$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)23,97627.61%
Wage / Income Gap ($)23,97672.39¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index23,9760.48

Earnings by Sex in Burlington

Average Earnings in Burlington are $33,692, $39,380 for men and $28,509 for women, a difference of 27.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Burlington
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,291 (51.5%)$39,380
Female5,918 (48.5%)$28,509
Total12,209 (100.0%)$33,692

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Burlington

The most common earnings brackets in Burlington are $100,000+ for men (648 | 10.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (592 | 10.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Burlington
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less457 (7.3%)287 (4.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999261 (4.2%)465 (7.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499271 (4.3%)326 (5.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999110 (1.8%)341 (5.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499229 (3.6%)276 (4.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99953 (0.8%)337 (5.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499129 (2.1%)219 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99963 (1.0%)155 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499223 (3.5%)164 (2.8%)
$22,500 to $24,999277 (4.4%)181 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999303 (4.8%)310 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999402 (6.4%)592 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999456 (7.2%)454 (7.7%)
$40,000 to $44,999349 (5.6%)329 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999319 (5.1%)252 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999291 (4.6%)158 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999615 (9.8%)265 (4.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999357 (5.7%)315 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999478 (7.6%)297 (5.0%)
$100,000+648 (10.3%)195 (3.3%)
Total6,291 (100.0%)5,918 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Burlington

Average earnings in Burlington are $44,578 for men and $31,741 for women, a difference of 28.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,894, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $24,212. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,406, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $13,964.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Burlington
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,212$13,964
High School Diploma$39,882$21,060
College or Associate's Degree$43,636$31,774
Bachelor's Degree$65,909$42,713
Graduate Degree$107,894$66,406
Total$44,578$31,741

Family Income in Burlington

Family Income Brackets in Burlington

According to the Burlington family income data, there are 1,245 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 254 families (4.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Burlington
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002924.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992544.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994577.2%
$25,000 to $34,9994136.5%
$35,000 to $49,99987013.7%
$50,000 to $74,9991,10517.4%
$75,000 to $99,9991,24519.6%
$100,000 to $149,99990214.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993565.6%
$200,000+4517.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Burlington

5-person families (421 | 6.6%) account for the highest median family income in Burlington with $93,180 per family, while 2-person families (3,533 | 55.6%) have the highest median income of $33,887 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Burlington
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,533 (55.6%)$67,774
3-Person Families1,322 (20.8%)$56,583
4-Person Families907 (14.3%)$63,036
5-Person Families421 (6.6%)$93,180
6-Person Families136 (2.1%)$85,714
7+ Person Families32 (0.5%)$0
Total6,351 (100.0%)$66,147

Family Income by Number of Earners in Burlington

The median family income in Burlington is $66,147, with families comprising 2 earners (2,254) having the highest median family income of $91,958, while families with 1 earner (2,617) have the lowest median family income of $44,890, accounting for 35.5% and 41.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Burlington
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,008 (15.9%)$61,250
1 Earner2,617 (41.2%)$44,890
2 Earners2,254 (35.5%)$91,958
3+ Earners472 (7.4%)$89,750
Total6,351 (100.0%)$66,147

Household Income in Burlington

Household Income Brackets in Burlington

With 1,972 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Burlington, accounting for 17.6% of all households. In contrast, only 493 households (4.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Burlington
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006956.2%
$10,000 to $14,9999418.4%
$15,000 to $24,9999198.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,23311.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,65914.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,97217.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,43412.8%
$100,000 to $149,9991,35612.1%
$150,000 to $199,9995044.5%
$200,000+4934.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Burlington

The median household income in Burlington is $51,628, with the highest median household income of $61,384 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,738 households (33.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $35,168, with 543 households (4.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Burlington
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years543 (4.9%)$35,168
25 to 44 Years3,170 (28.3%)$54,350
45 to 64 Years3,738 (33.4%)$61,384
65+ Years3,756 (33.5%)$39,320
Total11,207 (100.0%)$51,628

Poverty in Burlington

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington

With 13.8% poverty level for males and 21.6% for females among the residents of Burlington, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 214 males (40.8%) and 100 females (62.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years214 (40.8%)208 (32.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)100 (62.1%)
6 to 11 Years219 (24.4%)263 (29.3%)
12 to 14 Years60 (21.7%)52 (11.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)90 (54.2%)
16 and 17 Years18 (3.7%)109 (27.1%)
18 to 24 Years105 (13.0%)277 (30.5%)
25 to 34 Years314 (25.2%)457 (30.9%)
35 to 44 Years144 (10.8%)306 (21.3%)
45 to 54 Years50 (4.0%)169 (13.6%)
55 to 64 Years182 (10.6%)302 (16.8%)
65 to 74 Years183 (11.1%)54 (3.6%)
75 Years and over87 (10.1%)264 (21.7%)
Total1,576 (13.8%)2,651 (21.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington

According to the poverty statistics in Burlington, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 96.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years311 (59.2%)440 (67.9%)
5 Years311 (100.0%)61 (37.9%)
6 to 11 Years678 (75.6%)634 (70.7%)
12 to 14 Years217 (78.3%)408 (88.7%)
15 Years48 (100.0%)76 (45.8%)
16 and 17 Years464 (96.3%)293 (72.9%)
18 to 24 Years702 (87.0%)630 (69.5%)
25 to 34 Years932 (74.8%)1,024 (69.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,187 (89.2%)1,127 (78.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,195 (96.0%)1,071 (86.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,536 (89.4%)1,496 (83.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,472 (88.9%)1,431 (96.4%)
75 Years and over772 (89.9%)953 (78.3%)
Total9,825 (86.2%)9,644 (78.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Burlington

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Burlington show that 4.5% or 180 of the total 4,000 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.4%, comprising of 25 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.7%, which includes 100 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Burlington
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,613 (96.3%)100 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children935 (94.4%)55 (5.6%)
3 or 4 Children272 (91.6%)25 (8.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,820 (95.5%)180 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Burlington

According to the poverty data in Burlington, 18.0% or 135 single-father households and 41.3% or 661 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 135 households (45.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 246 households (84.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Burlington
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)12 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children135 (45.2%)403 (41.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)246 (84.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (18.0%)661 (41.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Burlington

The poverty data for Burlington shows that 180 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 796 of the single-parent households (33.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (8.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 246 household (65.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Burlington
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children100 (3.7%)12 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children55 (5.6%)538 (42.2%)
3 or 4 Children25 (8.4%)246 (65.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total180 (4.5%)796 (33.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Burlington

Employment by Class of Employer in Burlington

Among the 10,937 employed individuals in Burlington, private company employees (7,578 | 69.3%), local government employees (986 | 9.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (980 | 9.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Burlington
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,57869.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2802.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6355.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations9809.0%
Local Government Employees9869.0%
State Government Employees4213.8%
Federal Government Employees480.4%
Unpaid Family Workers90.1%
Total10,937100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Burlington

According to the labor force statistics for Burlington, out of the total population over 16 years of age (19,504), 59.1% or 11,527 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.0% or 461 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.3% or 2,413 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.8% or 110 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Burlington
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years683 (49.6%)31 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Years1,021 (82.1%)110 (10.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,047 (75.0%)25 (2.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,059 (77.5%)62 (5.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,413 (86.3%)65 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,060 (82.5%)70 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,155 (73.1%)50 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years952 (48.8%)5 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years920 (29.2%)35 (3.8%)
75 Years and over215 (10.0%)6 (2.8%)
Total11,527 (59.1%)461 (4.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Burlington

According to labor force statistics for Burlington, 75.0% of individuals (8,690) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,586) are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 278 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.0% or 2,152 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.3% or 88 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Burlington
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School577 (69.6%)127 (15.3%)
High School Diploma2,576 (63.6%)117 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree3,379 (78.8%)120 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,152 (89.0%)22 (0.9%)
Total8,690 (75.0%)371 (3.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Burlington

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Burlington are Community & Social Service (1,246 | 11.3%), Management (922 | 8.3%), Education Instruction & Library (862 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (708 | 6.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (577 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Burlington

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Burlington, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (85.5%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (82.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (88.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (87.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (83.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Burlington
OccupationMaleFemale
Management565 (61.3%)357 (38.7%)
Business & Financial212 (64.8%)115 (35.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science428 (74.2%)149 (25.8%)
Computers & Mathematics55 (40.7%)80 (59.3%)
Architecture & Engineering248 (85.5%)42 (14.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science125 (82.2%)27 (17.8%)
Community & Social Service 285 (22.9%)961 (77.1%)
Education, Arts & Media17 (11.3%)134 (88.7%)
Legal Services & Support89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library155 (18.0%)707 (82.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment24 (16.7%)120 (83.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating92 (13.0%)616 (87.0%)
Health Technologists92 (18.7%)400 (81.3%)
Total (Category)1,582 (41.8%)2,198 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)5,675 (51.3%)5,386 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Burlington are Food Preparation & Serving (707 | 6.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (506 | 4.6%), Healthcare Support (357 | 3.2%), Personal Care & Service (265 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (84 | 0.8%).
Services Occupations in Burlington

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Burlington, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (83.0%), Healthcare Support (80.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (56.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Burlington
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support68 (19.1%)289 (80.9%)
Security & Protection84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving442 (62.5%)265 (37.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance219 (43.3%)287 (56.7%)
Personal Care & Service45 (17.0%)220 (83.0%)
Total (Category)858 (44.7%)1,061 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)5,675 (51.3%)5,386 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Burlington are Sales & Related (1,124 | 10.2%), and Office & Administration (928 | 8.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Burlington

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Burlington
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related535 (47.6%)589 (52.4%)
Office & Administration122 (13.2%)806 (86.9%)
Total (Category)657 (32.0%)1,395 (68.0%)
Total (Overall)5,675 (51.3%)5,386 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Burlington are Construction & Extraction (460 | 4.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (204 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (74 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Burlington

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Burlington
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry46 (62.2%)28 (37.8%)
Construction & Extraction444 (96.5%)16 (3.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair186 (91.2%)18 (8.8%)
Total (Category)676 (91.6%)62 (8.4%)
Total (Overall)5,675 (51.3%)5,386 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Burlington are Production (1,421 | 12.9%), Material Moving (642 | 5.8%), and Transportation (509 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Burlington

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Burlington
OccupationMaleFemale
Production946 (66.6%)475 (33.4%)
Transportation432 (84.9%)77 (15.1%)
Material Moving524 (81.6%)118 (18.4%)
Total (Category)1,902 (74.0%)670 (26.1%)
Total (Overall)5,675 (51.3%)5,386 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Burlington

Employment Industries in Burlington

The major employment industries in Burlington include Manufacturing (2,233 | 20.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,684 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (1,553 | 14.0%), Educational Services (1,119 | 10.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,079 | 9.8%).
Employment Industries in Burlington

Employment Industries by Sex in Burlington

The Burlington industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (93.7%), and Construction (92.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (87.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (85.6%), and Educational Services (74.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Burlington
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting163 (93.7%)11 (6.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction629 (92.2%)53 (7.8%)
Manufacturing1,463 (65.5%)770 (34.5%)
Wholesale Trade122 (80.8%)29 (19.2%)
Retail Trade813 (52.3%)740 (47.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing378 (80.9%)89 (19.1%)
Utilities40 (53.3%)35 (46.7%)
Information9 (12.7%)62 (87.3%)
Finance & Insurance171 (58.8%)120 (41.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing49 (53.3%)43 (46.7%)
Professional & Scientific189 (48.7%)199 (51.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support171 (65.3%)91 (34.7%)
Educational Services283 (25.3%)836 (74.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance243 (14.4%)1,441 (85.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation79 (56.8%)60 (43.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services577 (53.5%)502 (46.5%)
Public Administration109 (55.0%)89 (45.0%)
Total5,675 (51.3%)5,386 (48.7%)

Education in Burlington

School Enrollment in Burlington

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,964 students in Burlington are high school (1,271 | 25.6%), middle school (1,190 | 24.0%), and elementary school (1,163 | 23.4%).
School Enrollment in Burlington
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3396.8%
Kindergarten3166.4%
Elementary School1,16323.4%
Middle School1,19024.0%
High School1,27125.6%
College / Undergraduate52710.6%
Graduate / Professional1583.2%
Total4,964100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Burlington

Out of a total of 4,964 students who are enrolled in schools in Burlington, 576 (11.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,388 (88.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 80 (52.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 226 (97.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Burlington
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds195 (86.3%)31 (13.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,266 (87.4%)183 (12.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,359 (92.2%)115 (7.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds893 (89.0%)110 (11.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds226 (97.8%)5 (2.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds194 (97.0%)6 (3.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds72 (47.4%)80 (52.6%)
35 Years and over182 (79.5%)47 (20.5%)
Total4,388 (88.4%)576 (11.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Burlington

Education (867 | 21.7%), business (810 | 20.3%), science & technology (436 | 10.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (312 | 7.8%), and social sciences (246 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 3,997 individuals in Burlington who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Burlington
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics200.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3127.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1203.0%
Psychology1985.0%
Social Sciences2466.1%
Engineering2325.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies140.4%
Science & Technology43610.9%
Business81020.3%
Education86721.7%
Literature & Languages1383.5%
Liberal Arts & History1814.5%
Visual & Performing Arts1052.6%
Communications1172.9%
Arts & Humanities2015.0%
Total3,997100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Burlington

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Burlington

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Burlington are males with 2 vehicles (2,310, accounting for 40.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,012, making up 43.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Burlington
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle292 (5.2%)215 (4.1%)
1 Vehicle1,405 (24.9%)1,765 (33.4%)
2 Vehicles2,310 (40.9%)2,012 (38.1%)
3 Vehicles924 (16.4%)869 (16.5%)
4 Vehicles549 (9.7%)298 (5.6%)
5 or more Vehicles162 (2.9%)123 (2.3%)
Total5,642 (100.0%)5,282 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Burlington

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Burlington are 10 to 14 minutes (3,473 commuters, 33.1%), 5 to 9 minutes (2,842 commuters, 27.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,804 commuters, 17.2%).
Commute Time in Burlington
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4684.5%
5 to 9 Minutes2,84227.1%
10 to 14 Minutes3,47333.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1,80417.2%
20 to 24 Minutes6566.2%
25 to 29 Minutes1251.2%
30 to 34 Minutes4214.0%
35 to 39 Minutes1361.3%
40 to 44 Minutes710.7%
45 to 59 Minutes2742.6%
60 to 89 Minutes960.9%
90 or more Minutes1331.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Burlington

The most common commute times in Burlington are 10 to 14 minutes (1,631 commuters, 30.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (1,842 commuters, 36.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Burlington
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes203 (3.7%)265 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,519 (28.0%)1,323 (26.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,631 (30.0%)1,842 (36.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes763 (14.1%)1,041 (20.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes371 (6.8%)285 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes60 (1.1%)65 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes268 (4.9%)153 (3.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes126 (2.3%)10 (0.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes62 (1.1%)9 (0.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes213 (3.9%)61 (1.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes87 (1.6%)9 (0.2%)
90 or more Minutes124 (2.3%)9 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Burlington

The most frequent times of departure to work in Burlington are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (814, 15.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (830, 16.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Burlington
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM529 (9.8%)199 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM325 (6.0%)170 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM303 (5.6%)350 (6.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM319 (5.9%)129 (2.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM603 (11.1%)758 (14.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM532 (9.8%)752 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM814 (15.0%)830 (16.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM587 (10.8%)542 (10.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM54 (1.0%)121 (2.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM154 (2.8%)410 (8.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM91 (1.7%)131 (2.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM40 (0.7%)9 (0.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM624 (11.5%)391 (7.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM452 (8.3%)280 (5.5%)
Total5,427 (100.0%)5,072 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Burlington

Occupancy by Ownership in Burlington

Of the total 11,207 dwellings in Burlington, owner-occupied units account for 7,489 (66.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,718 (33.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Burlington
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,48966.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,71833.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units11,207100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Burlington

Occupancy by Household Size in Burlington
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,17437.2%
2-Person Household3,89534.8%
3-Person Household1,39512.4%
4+ Person Household1,74315.5%
Total Housing Units11,207100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Burlington

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Burlington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,533 (60.7%)1,641 (39.3%)
2-Person Household2,914 (74.8%)981 (25.2%)
3-Person Household800 (57.4%)595 (42.6%)
4+ Person Household1,242 (71.3%)501 (28.7%)
Total Housing Units7,489 (66.8%)3,718 (33.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Burlington

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Burlington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School311 (35.1%)574 (64.9%)
High School Diploma2,302 (62.5%)1,379 (37.5%)
College/Associate Degree2,908 (69.0%)1,309 (31.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,968 (81.2%)456 (18.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Burlington

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Burlington
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,05718.3%
35 to 44 Years1,65614.8%
45 to 54 Years1,56213.9%
55 to 64 Years2,17619.4%
65 to 74 Years2,10118.8%
75 to 84 Years9178.2%
85 Years and Over7386.6%
Total11,207100.0%

Housing Finances in Burlington

Median Income by Occupancy in Burlington

Median Income by Occupancy in Burlington
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,489 (66.8%)$65,560
Renter-Occupied3,718 (33.2%)$25,838
Average11,207 (100.0%)$51,628

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Burlington

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Burlington
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000189 (2.5%)282 (7.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99986 (1.1%)138 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999130 (1.7%)807 (21.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999165 (2.2%)251 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999178 (2.4%)324 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999698 (9.3%)534 (14.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,257 (16.8%)403 (10.8%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,364 (18.2%)613 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,263 (16.9%)173 (4.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,172 (15.7%)180 (4.8%)
$150,000 or more987 (13.2%)13 (0.4%)
Total7,489 (100.0%)3,718 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Burlington

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Burlington
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300312 (4.2%)205 (5.5%)
$300 to $4991,045 (14.0%)209 (5.6%)
$500 to $7992,023 (27.0%)882 (23.7%)
$800 to $9991,045 (14.0%)933 (25.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,731 (23.1%)922 (24.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999915 (12.2%)295 (7.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499220 (2.9%)12 (0.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99992 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more106 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,489 (100.0%)3,718 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Burlington

Housing Structures in Burlington

Housing Structures in Burlington
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached8,45575.4%
Single Unit, Attached4073.6%
2 Unit Apartments2922.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5845.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5234.7%
10 or more Apartments8507.6%
Mobile Home / Other960.9%
Total11,207100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Burlington

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Burlington
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached7,029 (83.1%)1,426 (16.9%)
Single Unit, Attached219 (53.8%)188 (46.2%)
2 Unit Apartments43 (14.7%)249 (85.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments69 (11.8%)515 (88.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments37 (7.1%)486 (92.9%)
10 or more Apartments33 (3.9%)817 (96.1%)
Mobile Home / Other59 (61.5%)37 (38.5%)
Total7,489 (66.8%)3,718 (33.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Burlington

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Burlington
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)249 (6.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms130 (1.7%)721 (19.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,032 (27.1%)1,854 (49.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,853 (38.1%)545 (14.7%)
8 or more Rooms2,474 (33.0%)349 (9.4%)
Total7,489 (100.0%)3,718 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Burlington

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Burlington
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas6,173 (82.4%)2,131 (57.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas241 (3.2%)84 (2.3%)
Electricity936 (12.5%)1,431 (38.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels109 (1.5%)34 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used30 (0.4%)38 (1.0%)
Total7,489 (100.0%)3,718 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Burlington

Household Vehicle Usage in Burlington
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle327 (4.4%)870 (23.4%)
1 Vehicle2,083 (27.8%)2,148 (57.8%)
2 Vehicles3,369 (45.0%)570 (15.3%)
3 or more Vehicles1,710 (22.8%)130 (3.5%)
Total7,489 (100.0%)3,718 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Burlington

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Burlington

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,5043,985
Median Property Value$99,100$120,600
Median Household Income$47,900$601
Monthly Housing Costs$573$106
Real Estate Taxes$1,775$104

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Burlington

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Burlington
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000658 (18.8%)273 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,112 (31.7%)1,298 (32.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,464 (41.8%)2,066 (51.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999232 (6.6%)224 (5.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99938 (1.1%)124 (3.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,504 (100.0%)3,985 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Burlington

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Burlington
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000231 (6.6%)18 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999351 (10.0%)44 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999497 (14.2%)122 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999736 (21.0%)201 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999516 (14.7%)521 (13.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999446 (12.7%)848 (21.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999341 (9.7%)817 (20.5%)
$150,000 or more386 (11.0%)831 (20.8%)
Total3,504 (100.0%)3,985 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Burlington

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Burlington
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,757 (50.1%)79,366 (1,991.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x794 (22.7%)2,542 (63.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x325 (9.3%)978 (24.5%)
4.0x or more524 (14.9%)216 (5.4%)
Total3,504 (100.0%)3,985 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Burlington

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Burlington
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800432 (12.3%)26 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499936 (26.7%)247 (6.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,948 (55.6%)837 (21.0%)
Total3,504 (100.0%)3,985 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Burlington

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burlington

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burlington
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,645 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,905 (99.1%)35 (0.9%)
19 to 25 Years1,729 (96.0%)72 (4.0%)
26 to 34 Years2,169 (90.0%)242 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years2,623 (94.9%)141 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,351 (94.6%)134 (5.4%)
55 to 64 Years3,258 (92.7%)258 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years3,096 (98.6%)44 (1.4%)
75 Years and older2,076 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22,852 (96.1%)926 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Burlington

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Burlington
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,645 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,905 (99.1%)35 (0.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,729 (96.0%)72 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Burlington

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Burlington
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,935 (95.5%)186 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,660 (93.9%)305 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,174 (94.5%)241 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,207 (98.9%)48 (1.1%)
$100,000 and over5,779 (97.5%)146 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burlington

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burlington
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,019 (62.0%)725 (44.1%)
6 to 18 Years2,121 (53.8%)2,063 (52.4%)
19 to 25 Years761 (42.2%)1,036 (57.5%)
25 to 34 Years862 (35.7%)1,346 (55.8%)
35 to 44 Years833 (30.1%)1,818 (65.8%)
45 to 54 Years747 (30.1%)1,739 (70.0%)
55 to 64 Years968 (27.5%)2,543 (72.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,995 (95.4%)2,106 (67.1%)
75 Years and over2,057 (99.1%)1,371 (66.0%)
Total12,363 (52.0%)14,747 (62.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Burlington

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Burlington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years37 (7.0%)122 (18.8%)
5 to 17 Years335 (16.1%)90 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years297 (14.5%)244 (10.2%)
35 to 64 Years641 (14.9%)850 (19.0%)
65 to 74 Years346 (20.9%)245 (16.5%)
75 Years and over573 (66.7%)588 (48.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Burlington

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Burlington: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years87 (4.2%)22 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years166 (3.9%)157 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years213 (12.9%)93 (6.3%)
75 Years and over433 (50.4%)249 (20.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Burlington: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (4.4%)122 (18.8%)
5 to 17 Years30 (1.5%)23 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years82 (4.0%)64 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years125 (2.9%)105 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years11 (0.7%)65 (4.4%)
75 Years and over194 (22.6%)82 (6.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Burlington: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years317 (15.3%)72 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years206 (10.0%)201 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years229 (5.3%)289 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years7 (0.4%)11 (0.7%)
75 Years and over182 (21.2%)163 (13.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Burlington: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years28 (1.3%)23 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years353 (8.2%)582 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years160 (9.7%)181 (12.2%)
75 Years and over402 (46.8%)416 (34.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Burlington: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years73 (3.5%)23 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years144 (3.4%)132 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years28 (1.7%)24 (1.6%)
75 Years and over173 (20.1%)210 (17.3%)

Technology Access in Burlington

Computing Device Access in Burlington

Computing Device Access in Burlington
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,54867.3%
Smartphone8,68477.5%
Tablet5,68150.7%
No Computing Device1,38112.3%
Total11,207100.0%

Internet Access in Burlington

Internet Access in Burlington
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet430.4%
Broadband Home7,47266.7%
Cellular Data Only1,37312.2%
Satellite Internet7236.5%
No Internet2,06718.4%
Total11,207100.0%

Burlington Summary

Burlington, Iowa is a city located in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States. It is the county seat of Des Moines County and is located along the Mississippi River. The population was 25,663 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in the county.

Geography

Burlington is located at 40°48'17" North, 91°10'2" West (40.804722, -91.167222). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29.0 km2), of which 10.9 square miles (28.2 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) is water.
The city is situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River, and is bordered by the cities of West Burlington and Middletown to the north, and the cities of Danville and Mediapolis to the south. The city is also located near the Iowa-Illinois border, and is approximately 25 miles (40 km) south of the Quad Cities.

History

Burlington was founded in 1833 by settlers from Burlington, Vermont. The city was named after the original Burlington, and was incorporated in 1837. The city quickly grew and became an important port on the Mississippi River. During the Civil War, the city was a major supply center for the Union Army.
In the late 19th century, Burlington became an important railroad hub, and the city's economy was largely based on the railroad industry. The city was also home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Burlington Car Works, which produced railroad cars.

Economy

Today, Burlington is a major industrial and commercial center in the region. The city is home to several large employers, including Great River Medical Center, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, and the Burlington Community School District. The city also has a thriving retail sector, with several large shopping centers and malls.
The city's economy is also supported by a strong agricultural sector. The surrounding area is home to several large farms, and the city is a major producer of corn, soybeans, and other crops.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 25,663 people, 10,845 households, and 6,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,346.2 people per square mile (906.2/km2). There were 11,845 housing units at an average density of 1,082.2 per square mile (417.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 10,845 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. Males had a median income of $32,945 versus $25,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 8.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Burlington?
Total Population of Burlington is 23,976.
What is the Total Male Population of Burlington?
Total Male Population of Burlington is 11,603.
What is the Total Female Population of Burlington?
Total Female Population of Burlington is 12,373.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Burlington?
There are 93.78 Males per 100 Females in Burlington.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Burlington?
There are 106.64 Females per 100 Males in Burlington.
What is the Median Population Age in Burlington?
Median Population Age in Burlington is 42.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Burlington
Average Family Size in Burlington is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Burlington
Average Household Size in Burlington is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Burlington?
Per Capita income in Burlington is $33,842.
What is the Median Family Income in Burlington?
Median Family Income in Burlington is $66,147.
What is the Median Household income in Burlington?
Median Household Income in Burlington is $51,628.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Burlington?
Income or Wage Gap in Burlington is 27.6%.
Women in Burlington earn 72.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Burlington?
Inequality or Gini Index in Burlington is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Burlington?
There are 11,527 People in the Labor Forcein in Burlington.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Burlington?
59.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Burlington.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Burlington?
Unemployment Rate in Burlington is 4.0%.