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56,951
TOTAL POPULATION
27,462
MALE POPULATION
29,489
FEMALE POPULATION
93.13
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.38
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,497
PER CAPITA INCOME
$65,796
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$52,963
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
16.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
83.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,858
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
28,651
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Burlington Zip Codes

Burlington Area Codes

Race in Burlington

The most populous races in Burlington are White / Caucasian (30,394 | 53.4%), Black / African American (16,292 | 28.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (9,989 | 17.5%).
Race in Burlington
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,4302.5%
Black / African American16,29228.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific40.0%
Hispanic or Latino9,98917.5%
Native / Alaskan1580.3%
White / Caucasian30,39453.4%
Two or more Races2,6914.7%
Some other Race5,98210.5%
Total56,951100.0%

Ancestry in Burlington

The most populous ancestries reported in Burlington are Mexican (5,919 | 10.4%), English (4,939 | 8.7%), German (4,131 | 7.2%), Irish (3,381 | 5.9%), and American (3,048 | 5.3%), together accounting for 37.6% of all Burlington residents.
Ancestry in Burlington
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan290.1%
African2490.4%
Alaska Native60.0%
Albanian250.0%
American3,0485.3%
Arab640.1%
Argentinean230.0%
Austrian410.1%
Barbadian170.0%
Bhutanese510.1%
Blackfeet100.0%
Bolivian280.1%
Brazilian170.0%
British3280.6%
Burmese720.1%
Cape Verdean410.1%
Celtic250.0%
Central American2,4414.3%
Central American Indian560.1%
Cherokee730.1%
Chilean130.0%
Choctaw120.0%
Colombian1370.2%
Comanche120.0%
Costa Rican500.1%
Croatian90.0%
Cuban210.0%
Czech670.1%
Czechoslovakian150.0%
Danish190.0%
Dominican1500.3%
Dutch3710.6%
Eastern European660.1%
Ecuadorian4050.7%
Egyptian160.0%
English4,9398.7%
European9871.7%
Filipino280.1%
Finnish110.0%
French4300.8%
French Canadian2990.5%
German4,1317.2%
Greek430.1%
Guatemalan850.2%
Honduran5911.0%
Hungarian210.0%
Indian (Asian)1740.3%
Indonesian130.0%
Iranian470.1%
Irish3,3815.9%
Iroquois70.0%
Italian1,1142.0%
Jamaican1040.2%
Korean1170.2%
Laotian250.0%
Lebanese310.1%
Lithuanian210.0%
Lumbee1020.2%
Malaysian60.0%
Mexican5,91910.4%
Mexican American Indian1530.3%
Moroccan90.0%
Native Hawaiian140.0%
Nicaraguan3230.6%
Nigerian890.2%
Northern European310.1%
Norwegian440.1%
Pakistani1020.2%
Palestinian80.0%
Pennsylvania German70.0%
Peruvian470.1%
Polish3880.7%
Portuguese170.0%
Pueblo200.0%
Puerto Rican5210.9%
Russian1010.2%
Salvadoran1,3922.4%
Samoan40.0%
Scandinavian1070.2%
Scotch-Irish1,1121.9%
Scottish1,1572.0%
Sioux200.0%
Slovak280.1%
South American7881.4%
Sri Lankan3800.7%
Subsaharan African3790.7%
Swedish820.1%
Swiss1900.3%
Thai3020.5%
Tongan60.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian650.1%
Ukrainian2070.4%
Venezuelan1350.2%
Welsh3910.7%
West Indian560.1%
Yaqui240.0%
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Immigrants in Burlington

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Burlington came from Latin America (5,089 | 8.9%), Central America (4,187 | 7.3%), Mexico (2,605 | 4.6%), Asia (1,081 | 1.9%), and El Salvador (898 | 1.6%), together accounting for 24.3% of all Burlington residents.
Immigrants in Burlington
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan290.1%
Africa1300.2%
Albania250.0%
Argentina230.0%
Asia1,0811.9%
Bolivia280.1%
Brazil150.0%
Canada980.2%
Caribbean4600.8%
Central America4,1877.3%
Chile50.0%
China240.0%
Colombia1370.2%
Costa Rica500.1%
Cuba490.1%
Czechoslovakia310.1%
Dominican Republic3040.5%
Eastern Africa40.0%
Eastern Asia790.1%
Eastern Europe1390.2%
Ecuador2150.4%
Egypt160.0%
El Salvador8981.6%
England210.0%
Europe2860.5%
France10.0%
Germany930.2%
Guatemala240.0%
Honduras4440.8%
India2260.4%
Iran160.0%
Ireland90.0%
Korea550.1%
Latin America5,0898.9%
Mexico2,6054.6%
Nicaragua1660.3%
Nigeria1020.2%
Northern Africa160.0%
Northern Europe530.1%
Pakistan1170.2%
Peru190.0%
Philippines2530.4%
Russia160.0%
Serbia120.0%
South Africa80.0%
South America4420.8%
South Central Asia3880.7%
South Eastern Asia6141.1%
Thailand1390.2%
Trinidad and Tobago830.2%
Uganda40.0%
Ukraine550.1%
Vietnam2090.4%
Western Africa1020.2%
Western Europe940.2%
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Sex and Age in Burlington

Sex and Age in Burlington

The most populous age groups in Burlington are 10 to 14 Years (2,652 | 9.7%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (2,387 | 8.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Burlington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,691 (6.2%)1,582 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years2,098 (7.6%)1,335 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years2,652 (9.7%)2,065 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years1,940 (7.1%)1,497 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years1,486 (5.4%)1,540 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years1,831 (6.7%)1,881 (6.4%)
30 to 34 Years2,007 (7.3%)1,883 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years1,358 (5.0%)1,723 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years1,928 (7.0%)1,673 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years1,531 (5.6%)1,941 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years1,875 (6.8%)2,035 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years1,678 (6.1%)2,387 (8.1%)
60 to 64 Years1,388 (5.1%)1,758 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years1,382 (5.0%)1,700 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years1,027 (3.7%)1,580 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years607 (2.2%)1,105 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years651 (2.4%)883 (3.0%)
85 Years and over332 (1.2%)921 (3.1%)
Total27,462 (100.0%)29,489 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Burlington

Median Family Size in Burlington

The median family size in Burlington is 3.09 persons per family, with single male/father families (1,274 | 9.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (8,672 | 62.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.01 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Burlington
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple8,672 (62.0%)3.01
Single Male/Father1,274 (9.1%)3.41
Single Female/Mother4,038 (28.9%)3.17
Total Families13,984 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Burlington

The median household size in Burlington is 2.35 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,274 | 5.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.92 persons per household. non-family households (9,899 | 41.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Burlington
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple8,672 (36.3%)3.03
Single Male/Father1,274 (5.3%)3.92
Single Female/Mother4,038 (16.9%)3.26
Non-family9,899 (41.4%)1.18
Total Households23,883 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Burlington

Out of a total of 23,883 households in Burlington, 13,984 (58.6%) are family households, while 9,899 (41.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,610, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,356.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Burlington
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,356 (35.0%)
2-Person Households6,610 (27.7%)1,481 (6.2%)
3-Person Households3,546 (14.8%)48 (0.2%)
4-Person Households2,370 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households807 (3.4%)14 (0.1%)
6-Person Households459 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households192 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,984 (58.6%)9,899 (41.4%)

Female Fertility in Burlington

Fertility by Age in Burlington

Average fertility rate in Burlington is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 129.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Burlington
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years682 (88.5%)129.0
35 to 50 years89 (11.5%)15.0
Total771 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Burlington

37.1% of women with births (771) in Burlington are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 68.9% 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 16.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Burlington
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years212 (31.1%)470 (68.9%)
35 to 50 years74 (83.2%)15 (16.9%)
Total286 (37.1%)485 (62.9%)

Fertility by Education in Burlington

Average fertility rate in Burlington is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 119.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 12.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 51.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Burlington
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School81 (10.5%)34.0
High School Diploma399 (51.7%)119.0
College or Associate's Degree198 (25.7%)56.0
Bachelor's Degree37 (4.8%)12.0
Graduate Degree56 (7.3%)88.0
Total771 (100.0%)60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Burlington

62.9% of women with births in Burlington are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 76.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Burlington
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School21 (25.9%)60 (74.1%)
High School Diploma94 (23.6%)305 (76.4%)
College or Associate's Degree80 (40.4%)118 (59.6%)
Bachelor's Degree35 (94.6%)2 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total286 (37.1%)485 (62.9%)

Income in Burlington

Income Overview in Burlington

Per Capita Income in Burlington is $31,497, while median incomes of families and households are $65,796 and $52,963 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income56,951$31,497
Median Family Income13,984$65,796
Mean Family Income13,984$88,725
Median Household Income23,883$52,963
Mean Household Income23,883$72,862
Income Deficit13,984$8,858
Wage / Income Gap (%)56,95116.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)56,95183.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index56,9510.46

Earnings by Sex in Burlington

Average Earnings in Burlington are $34,490, $38,040 for men and $31,787 for women, a difference of 16.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Burlington
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male13,763 (47.8%)$38,040
Female15,056 (52.2%)$31,787
Total28,819 (100.0%)$34,490

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Burlington

The most common earnings brackets in Burlington are $100,000+ for men (1,718 | 12.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,443 | 9.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Burlington
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less420 (3.0%)822 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999343 (2.5%)618 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499290 (2.1%)215 (1.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999214 (1.5%)400 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499309 (2.2%)720 (4.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999434 (3.2%)668 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499922 (6.7%)694 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999307 (2.2%)245 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $22,499379 (2.8%)466 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999479 (3.5%)896 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999965 (7.0%)1,443 (9.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,201 (8.7%)1,331 (8.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,049 (7.6%)762 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999532 (3.9%)1,176 (7.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999543 (4.0%)766 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999805 (5.9%)737 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,054 (7.7%)1,093 (7.3%)
$65,000 to $74,999664 (4.8%)497 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,135 (8.3%)842 (5.6%)
$100,000+1,718 (12.5%)665 (4.4%)
Total13,763 (100.0%)15,056 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Burlington

Average earnings in Burlington are $43,783 for men and $34,162 for women, a difference of 22.0%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,333, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,576. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $73,474, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,900.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Burlington
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,576$26,900
High School Diploma$34,841$27,377
College or Associate's Degree$45,475$33,690
Bachelor's Degree$73,333$42,488
Graduate Degree$72,303$73,474
Total$43,783$34,162

Family Income in Burlington

Family Income Brackets in Burlington

According to the Burlington family income data, there are 2,433 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 17.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 475 families (3.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Burlington
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005033.6%
$10,000 to $14,9994753.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3019.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,62211.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,46810.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992,40517.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,95814.0%
$100,000 to $149,9992,43317.4%
$150,000 to $199,9999937.1%
$200,000+8396.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Burlington

5-person families (613 | 4.4%) account for the highest median family income in Burlington with $71,307 per family, while 2-person families (7,036 | 50.3%) have the highest median income of $31,764 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Burlington
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,036 (50.3%)$63,529
3-Person Families3,498 (25.0%)$67,264
4-Person Families2,264 (16.2%)$64,821
5-Person Families613 (4.4%)$71,307
6-Person Families460 (3.3%)$70,769
7+ Person Families113 (0.8%)$0
Total13,984 (100.0%)$65,796

Family Income by Number of Earners in Burlington

The median family income in Burlington is $65,796, with families comprising 3+ earners (992) having the highest median family income of $105,769, while families with no earners (2,408) have the lowest median family income of $35,844, accounting for 7.1% and 17.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Burlington
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,408 (17.2%)$35,844
1 Earner5,023 (35.9%)$39,707
2 Earners5,561 (39.8%)$96,697
3+ Earners992 (7.1%)$105,769
Total13,984 (100.0%)$65,796

Household Income in Burlington

Household Income Brackets in Burlington

With 4,394 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Burlington, accounting for 18.4% of all households. In contrast, only 884 households (3.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Burlington
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,2665.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3855.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992,53210.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993,00912.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993,20013.4%
$50,000 to $74,9994,39418.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,72311.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993,41514.3%
$150,000 to $199,9991,1234.7%
$200,000+8843.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Burlington

The median household income in Burlington is $52,963, with the highest median household income of $60,541 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,744 households (36.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,405, with 948 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Burlington
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years948 (4.0%)$39,405
25 to 44 Years7,621 (31.9%)$56,216
45 to 64 Years8,744 (36.6%)$60,541
65+ Years6,570 (27.5%)$41,936
Total23,883 (100.0%)$52,963

Poverty in Burlington

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington

With 17.0% poverty level for males and 20.3% for females among the residents of Burlington, 12 to 14 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 439 males (28.5%) and 783 females (42.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years387 (22.9%)412 (26.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)88 (28.1%)
6 to 11 Years822 (27.3%)783 (42.1%)
12 to 14 Years439 (28.5%)312 (26.3%)
15 Years75 (25.6%)125 (38.2%)
16 and 17 Years196 (24.9%)80 (18.9%)
18 to 24 Years324 (13.8%)558 (24.4%)
25 to 34 Years690 (18.0%)860 (22.9%)
35 to 44 Years417 (12.7%)622 (18.3%)
45 to 54 Years421 (12.4%)650 (16.4%)
55 to 64 Years358 (11.7%)733 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years372 (15.8%)277 (8.6%)
75 Years and over135 (8.8%)424 (15.7%)
Total4,636 (17.0%)5,924 (20.3%)

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 91.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,304 (77.1%)1,170 (74.0%)
5 Years163 (100.0%)225 (71.9%)
6 to 11 Years2,191 (72.7%)1,077 (57.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,099 (71.5%)875 (73.7%)
15 Years218 (74.4%)202 (61.8%)
16 and 17 Years591 (75.1%)343 (81.1%)
18 to 24 Years2,017 (86.2%)1,725 (75.6%)
25 to 34 Years3,148 (82.0%)2,904 (77.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,868 (87.3%)2,774 (81.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,968 (87.6%)3,320 (83.6%)
55 to 64 Years2,689 (88.2%)3,393 (82.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,984 (84.2%)2,938 (91.4%)
75 Years and over1,402 (91.2%)2,280 (84.3%)
Total22,642 (83.0%)23,226 (79.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Burlington

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Burlington show that 7.4% or 645 of the total 8,672 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.9%, which includes 325 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Burlington
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children5,204 (94.1%)325 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children2,305 (91.7%)209 (8.3%)
3 or 4 Children518 (83.7%)101 (16.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total8,027 (92.6%)645 (7.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Burlington

According to the poverty data in Burlington, 13.5% or 172 single-father households and 35.3% or 1,425 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (42.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 461 households (82.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Burlington
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children8 (1.8%)222 (15.1%)
1 or 2 Children93 (14.7%)721 (37.0%)
3 or 4 Children36 (32.4%)461 (82.0%)
5 or more Children35 (42.2%)21 (33.9%)
Total172 (13.5%)1,425 (35.3%)

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

The poverty data for Burlington shows that 645 of the married-couple family households (7.4%) and 1,597 of the single-parent households (30.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 497 household (73.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Burlington
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children325 (5.9%)230 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children209 (8.3%)814 (31.5%)
3 or 4 Children101 (16.3%)497 (73.9%)
5 or more Children10 (100.0%)56 (38.6%)
Total645 (7.4%)1,597 (30.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Burlington

Employment by Class of Employer in Burlington

Among the 26,450 employed individuals in Burlington, private company employees (19,409 | 73.4%), local government employees (1,912 | 7.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,572 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Burlington
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19,40973.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7772.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,1514.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,5725.9%
Local Government Employees1,9127.2%
State Government Employees1,2104.6%
Federal Government Employees4071.5%
Unpaid Family Workers120.1%
Total26,450100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Burlington

According to the labor force statistics for Burlington, out of the total population over 16 years of age (44,907), 63.8% or 28,651 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 1,633 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.5% or 3,520 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.0% or 253 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Burlington
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,329 (47.2%)253 (19.0%)
20 to 24 Years2,451 (81.0%)230 (9.4%)
25 to 29 Years3,137 (84.5%)267 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years3,520 (90.5%)260 (7.4%)
35 to 44 Years5,840 (87.4%)158 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years5,817 (78.8%)215 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,923 (71.9%)117 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,840 (58.5%)42 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,434 (25.2%)79 (5.5%)
75 Years and over337 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,651 (63.8%)1,633 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Burlington

According to labor force statistics for Burlington, 79.9% of individuals (23,073) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (28,877) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 1,061 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 90.0% or 7,808 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.6% or 196 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Burlington
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,585 (60.4%)325 (7.6%)
High School Diploma5,309 (77.3%)385 (5.6%)
College / Associate Degree7,380 (81.5%)534 (5.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,808 (90.0%)147 (1.7%)
Total23,073 (79.9%)1,328 (4.6%)

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 (3,064 | 11.4%), Management (1,964 | 7.3%), Education Instruction & Library (1,833 | 6.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,756 | 6.5%), and Business & Financial (1,224 | 4.5%).
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 Architecture & Engineering (97.1%), Computers & Mathematics (88.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (87.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (76.8%), Health Technologists (71.3%), and Business & Financial (71.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Burlington
OccupationMaleFemale
Management901 (45.9%)1,063 (54.1%)
Business & Financial355 (29.0%)869 (71.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,016 (87.2%)149 (12.8%)
Computers & Mathematics412 (88.6%)53 (11.4%)
Architecture & Engineering373 (97.1%)11 (2.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science231 (73.1%)85 (26.9%)
Community & Social Service 1,063 (34.7%)2,001 (65.3%)
Education, Arts & Media153 (23.2%)506 (76.8%)
Legal Services & Support63 (53.8%)54 (46.2%)
Education Instruction & Library711 (38.8%)1,122 (61.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment136 (29.9%)319 (70.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating517 (29.4%)1,239 (70.6%)
Health Technologists244 (28.7%)606 (71.3%)
Total (Category)3,852 (42.0%)5,321 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)13,091 (48.5%)13,891 (51.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Burlington are Food Preparation & Serving (1,665 | 6.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (942 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (861 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (660 | 2.5%), and Security & Protection (421 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Burlington

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Burlington, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (77.4%), and Security & Protection (75.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (98.5%), Personal Care & Service (80.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Burlington
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (1.5%)650 (98.5%)
Security & Protection316 (75.1%)105 (24.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention60 (45.1%)73 (54.9%)
Law Enforcement256 (88.9%)32 (11.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving678 (40.7%)987 (59.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance729 (77.4%)213 (22.6%)
Personal Care & Service169 (19.6%)692 (80.4%)
Total (Category)1,902 (41.8%)2,647 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)13,091 (48.5%)13,891 (51.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Burlington are Office & Administration (3,534 | 13.1%), and Sales & Related (3,041 | 11.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Burlington

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Burlington
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,076 (35.4%)1,965 (64.6%)
Office & Administration1,023 (28.9%)2,511 (71.1%)
Total (Category)2,099 (31.9%)4,476 (68.1%)
Total (Overall)13,091 (48.5%)13,891 (51.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Burlington are Construction & Extraction (1,218 | 4.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (746 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 0.0%).
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 & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,218 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair746 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,966 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)13,091 (48.5%)13,891 (51.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Burlington are Production (2,610 | 9.7%), Material Moving (1,557 | 5.8%), and Transportation (552 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Burlington

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Burlington
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,426 (54.6%)1,184 (45.4%)
Transportation495 (89.7%)57 (10.3%)
Material Moving1,351 (86.8%)206 (13.2%)
Total (Category)3,272 (69.3%)1,447 (30.7%)
Total (Overall)13,091 (48.5%)13,891 (51.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Burlington

Employment Industries in Burlington

The major employment industries in Burlington include Health Care & Social Assistance (4,727 | 17.5%), Manufacturing (4,165 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (3,073 | 11.4%), Educational Services (2,686 | 10.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,156 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Burlington

Employment Industries by Sex in Burlington

The Burlington industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (96.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (75.8%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (73.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (72.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Burlington
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,556 (96.6%)55 (3.4%)
Manufacturing2,509 (60.2%)1,656 (39.8%)
Wholesale Trade724 (66.1%)372 (33.9%)
Retail Trade1,407 (45.8%)1,666 (54.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing808 (85.6%)136 (14.4%)
Utilities47 (73.4%)17 (26.6%)
Information218 (65.1%)117 (34.9%)
Finance & Insurance226 (24.2%)708 (75.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing66 (26.2%)186 (73.8%)
Professional & Scientific550 (45.8%)651 (54.2%)
Enterprise Management8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support917 (71.8%)360 (28.2%)
Educational Services839 (31.2%)1,847 (68.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,307 (27.7%)3,420 (72.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation209 (59.0%)145 (41.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services700 (32.5%)1,456 (67.5%)
Public Administration403 (46.0%)473 (54.0%)
Total13,091 (48.5%)13,891 (51.5%)

Education in Burlington

School Enrollment in Burlington

The most common levels of schooling among the 13,007 students in Burlington are elementary school (3,259 | 25.1%), middle school (3,162 | 24.3%), and high school (2,825 | 21.7%).
School Enrollment in Burlington
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8006.1%
Kindergarten5374.1%
Elementary School3,25925.1%
Middle School3,16224.3%
High School2,82521.7%
College / Undergraduate1,92514.8%
Graduate / Professional4993.8%
Total13,007100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Burlington

Out of a total of 13,007 students who are enrolled in schools in Burlington, 2,445 (18.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,562 (81.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 424 (61.2% 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 863 (92.5% 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 Olds269 (38.8%)424 (61.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,809 (85.8%)466 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,631 (85.3%)628 (14.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,493 (85.1%)262 (14.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds863 (92.5%)70 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds640 (72.6%)241 (27.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds404 (58.6%)285 (41.4%)
35 Years and over454 (87.0%)68 (13.0%)
Total10,562 (81.2%)2,445 (18.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Burlington

Business (2,411 | 19.7%), education (1,403 | 11.5%), science & technology (1,001 | 8.2%), arts & humanities (831 | 6.8%), and liberal arts & history (827 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 12,220 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 & Mathematics5264.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7085.8%
Physical & Health Sciences4783.9%
Psychology8056.6%
Social Sciences8096.6%
Engineering7916.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1291.1%
Science & Technology1,0018.2%
Business2,41119.7%
Education1,40311.5%
Literature & Languages4463.6%
Liberal Arts & History8276.8%
Visual & Performing Arts6265.1%
Communications4293.5%
Arts & Humanities8316.8%
Total12,220100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Burlington

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Burlington

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Burlington are males with 2 vehicles (5,309, accounting for 41.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,845, making up 39.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Burlington
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle291 (2.3%)514 (3.8%)
1 Vehicle2,493 (19.4%)3,681 (27.2%)
2 Vehicles5,309 (41.2%)4,845 (35.8%)
3 Vehicles3,217 (25.0%)2,991 (22.1%)
4 Vehicles1,021 (7.9%)970 (7.2%)
5 or more Vehicles541 (4.2%)534 (4.0%)
Total12,872 (100.0%)13,535 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Burlington

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Burlington are 15 to 19 minutes (4,836 commuters, 19.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (4,114 commuters, 16.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (3,441 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Burlington
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7393.0%
5 to 9 Minutes2,3919.8%
10 to 14 Minutes4,11416.8%
15 to 19 Minutes4,83619.7%
20 to 24 Minutes3,44114.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1,8247.4%
30 to 34 Minutes1,4966.1%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1074.5%
40 to 44 Minutes9433.8%
45 to 59 Minutes2,69911.0%
60 to 89 Minutes6022.5%
90 or more Minutes3151.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Burlington

The most common commute times in Burlington are 15 to 19 minutes (2,364 commuters, 19.9%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (2,472 commuters, 19.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Burlington
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes174 (1.5%)565 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,010 (8.5%)1,381 (10.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,034 (17.1%)2,080 (16.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes2,364 (19.9%)2,472 (19.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,676 (14.1%)1,765 (14.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,052 (8.9%)772 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes709 (6.0%)787 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes363 (3.1%)744 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes336 (2.8%)607 (4.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,542 (13.0%)1,157 (9.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes359 (3.0%)243 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes257 (2.2%)58 (0.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Burlington

The most frequent times of departure to work in Burlington are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,819, 15.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,111, 16.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Burlington
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM657 (5.5%)407 (3.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM672 (5.7%)365 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM489 (4.1%)334 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,243 (10.5%)564 (4.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,330 (11.2%)1,175 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,819 (15.3%)1,510 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,493 (12.6%)2,111 (16.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM887 (7.5%)1,989 (15.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM509 (4.3%)408 (3.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM446 (3.8%)540 (4.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM166 (1.4%)745 (5.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM57 (0.5%)191 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,083 (9.1%)937 (7.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,025 (8.6%)1,355 (10.7%)
Total11,876 (100.0%)12,631 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Burlington

Occupancy by Ownership in Burlington

Of the total 23,883 dwellings in Burlington, owner-occupied units account for 13,254 (55.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,629 (44.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Burlington
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units13,25455.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10,62944.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units23,883100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Burlington

Occupancy by Household Size in Burlington
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,35635.0%
2-Person Household8,09133.9%
3-Person Household3,59415.0%
4+ Person Household3,84216.1%
Total Housing Units23,883100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Burlington

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Burlington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,816 (45.7%)4,540 (54.3%)
2-Person Household5,037 (62.3%)3,054 (37.8%)
3-Person Household2,086 (58.0%)1,508 (42.0%)
4+ Person Household2,315 (60.3%)1,527 (39.7%)
Total Housing Units13,254 (55.5%)10,629 (44.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Burlington

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Burlington
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,316 (45.4%)1,586 (54.6%)
High School Diploma2,632 (45.5%)3,149 (54.5%)
College/Associate Degree4,651 (58.2%)3,339 (41.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,655 (64.6%)2,555 (35.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Burlington

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Burlington
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4,55519.1%
35 to 44 Years4,01416.8%
45 to 54 Years4,37218.3%
55 to 64 Years4,37218.3%
65 to 74 Years3,60715.1%
75 to 84 Years2,1759.1%
85 Years and Over7883.3%
Total23,883100.0%

Housing Finances in Burlington

Median Income by Occupancy in Burlington

Median Income by Occupancy in Burlington
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied13,254 (55.5%)$66,660
Renter-Occupied10,629 (44.5%)$38,760
Average23,883 (100.0%)$52,963

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Burlington

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Burlington
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000238 (1.8%)399 (3.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999163 (1.2%)472 (4.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999326 (2.5%)1,050 (9.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999630 (4.8%)773 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999555 (4.2%)572 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,400 (10.6%)1,599 (15.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,508 (11.4%)1,687 (15.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,530 (19.1%)1,853 (17.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,575 (11.9%)1,148 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,458 (18.5%)946 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more1,871 (14.1%)130 (1.2%)
Total13,254 (100.0%)10,629 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Burlington

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Burlington
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300907 (6.8%)248 (2.3%)
$300 to $4992,482 (18.7%)828 (7.8%)
$500 to $7992,807 (21.2%)2,163 (20.3%)
$800 to $9991,381 (10.4%)2,406 (22.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,922 (22.1%)3,875 (36.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,574 (11.9%)594 (5.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499695 (5.2%)32 (0.3%)
$2,500 to $2,999173 (1.3%)33 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more313 (2.4%)90 (0.9%)
Total13,254 (100.0%)10,629 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Burlington

Housing Structures in Burlington

Housing Structures in Burlington
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached13,97258.5%
Single Unit, Attached1,1764.9%
2 Unit Apartments1,0704.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,5096.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,2619.5%
10 or more Apartments2,91012.2%
Mobile Home / Other9854.1%
Total23,883100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Burlington

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Burlington
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached10,665 (76.3%)3,307 (23.7%)
Single Unit, Attached880 (74.8%)296 (25.2%)
2 Unit Apartments39 (3.6%)1,031 (96.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments184 (12.2%)1,325 (87.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments254 (11.2%)2,007 (88.8%)
10 or more Apartments528 (18.1%)2,382 (81.9%)
Mobile Home / Other704 (71.5%)281 (28.5%)
Total13,254 (55.5%)10,629 (44.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Burlington

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Burlington
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room184 (1.4%)221 (2.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms209 (1.6%)2,394 (22.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,994 (37.7%)6,416 (60.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,048 (38.1%)1,095 (10.3%)
8 or more Rooms2,819 (21.3%)503 (4.7%)
Total13,254 (100.0%)10,629 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Burlington

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Burlington
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8,537 (64.4%)3,982 (37.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas181 (1.4%)101 (0.9%)
Electricity4,363 (32.9%)6,467 (60.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene76 (0.6%)26 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels46 (0.4%)25 (0.2%)
No Fuel Used51 (0.4%)28 (0.3%)
Total13,254 (100.0%)10,629 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Burlington

Household Vehicle Usage in Burlington
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle486 (3.7%)1,256 (11.8%)
1 Vehicle3,420 (25.8%)5,404 (50.8%)
2 Vehicles4,953 (37.4%)2,993 (28.2%)
3 or more Vehicles4,395 (33.2%)976 (9.2%)
Total13,254 (100.0%)10,629 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Burlington

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Burlington

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5,6877,567
Median Property Value$148,900$186,400
Median Household Income$50,676$1,524
Monthly Housing Costs$461$266
Real Estate Taxes$1,365$190

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Burlington

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Burlington
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000764 (13.4%)73 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999986 (17.3%)1,387 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,914 (51.2%)4,580 (60.5%)
$300,000 to $499,999731 (12.9%)1,190 (15.7%)
$500,000 to $749,999180 (3.2%)240 (3.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99971 (1.3%)77 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more41 (0.7%)20 (0.3%)
Total5,687 (100.0%)7,567 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Burlington

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Burlington
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000188 (3.3%)113 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,016 (17.9%)213 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999930 (16.4%)495 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999646 (11.4%)470 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,249 (22.0%)862 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999610 (10.7%)1,281 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999701 (12.3%)965 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more347 (6.1%)1,757 (23.2%)
Total5,687 (100.0%)7,567 (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 2.0x2,085 (36.7%)83,582 (1,104.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x921 (16.2%)3,267 (43.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x807 (14.2%)1,927 (25.5%)
4.0x or more1,806 (31.8%)838 (11.1%)
Total5,687 (100.0%)7,567 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Burlington

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Burlington
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,366 (24.0%)60 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4991,707 (30.0%)1,520 (20.1%)
$800 to $1,4992,426 (42.7%)2,446 (32.3%)
Total5,687 (100.0%)7,567 (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 Years3,681 (98.2%)68 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years9,981 (95.5%)469 (4.5%)
19 to 25 Years3,652 (84.5%)670 (15.5%)
26 to 34 Years5,310 (76.7%)1,617 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years5,402 (80.9%)1,279 (19.1%)
45 to 54 Years6,305 (85.7%)1,054 (14.3%)
55 to 64 Years6,577 (91.7%)596 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years5,472 (98.2%)99 (1.8%)
75 Years and older4,241 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50,621 (89.6%)5,852 (10.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Burlington

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Burlington
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born3,681 (98.2%)68 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen9,981 (95.5%)469 (4.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,652 (84.5%)670 (15.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Burlington

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Burlington
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0008,410 (86.7%)1,288 (13.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,107 (87.0%)1,660 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,196 (88.4%)1,204 (11.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,029 (90.4%)639 (9.6%)
$100,000 and over15,590 (94.1%)984 (5.9%)

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 62,565 (68.4%)1,217 (32.5%)
6 to 18 Years5,695 (54.5%)4,672 (44.7%)
19 to 25 Years702 (16.2%)2,978 (68.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,222 (17.6%)4,294 (62.0%)
35 to 44 Years857 (12.8%)4,800 (71.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,300 (17.7%)5,255 (71.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,663 (23.2%)5,587 (77.9%)
65 to 74 Years5,289 (94.9%)3,110 (55.8%)
75 Years and over4,207 (99.2%)2,743 (64.7%)
Total23,500 (41.6%)34,656 (61.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Burlington

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Burlington
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years234 (4.0%)162 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years372 (6.0%)229 (3.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,458 (15.0%)1,643 (14.3%)
65 to 74 Years545 (23.1%)730 (22.7%)
75 Years and over562 (36.6%)1,557 (57.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Burlington

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Burlington: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years177 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years296 (3.0%)167 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years221 (9.4%)195 (6.1%)
75 Years and over309 (20.1%)432 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Burlington: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years17 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (0.3%)2 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years220 (2.3%)330 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years114 (4.8%)111 (3.5%)
75 Years and over23 (1.5%)177 (6.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Burlington: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years234 (4.0%)149 (3.6%)
18 to 34 Years247 (4.0%)178 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years299 (3.1%)638 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years110 (4.7%)123 (3.8%)
75 Years and over69 (4.5%)333 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Burlington: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (0.3%)13 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years80 (1.3%)26 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years901 (9.3%)1,128 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years258 (11.0%)475 (14.8%)
75 Years and over339 (22.1%)933 (34.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Burlington: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years38 (0.6%)26 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years78 (1.3%)26 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years266 (2.7%)191 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years96 (4.1%)123 (3.8%)
75 Years and over62 (4.0%)274 (10.1%)

Technology Access in Burlington

Computing Device Access in Burlington

Computing Device Access in Burlington
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop17,34772.6%
Smartphone20,83187.2%
Tablet14,07258.9%
No Computing Device1,6737.0%
Total23,883100.0%

Internet Access in Burlington

Internet Access in Burlington
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet120.1%
Broadband Home17,31872.5%
Cellular Data Only2,43310.2%
Satellite Internet1,1754.9%
No Internet3,56514.9%
Total23,883100.0%

Burlington Summary

Burlington, North Carolina is a city located in Alamance County in the state of North Carolina. It is the principal city of the Burlington Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Alamance County. The city is situated in the heart of the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, which is composed of the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. The city is located approximately 50 miles west of Raleigh, the state capital, and approximately 100 miles east of Charlotte.

History

The area that is now Burlington was first settled in 1740 by William Blacknall, a Quaker from Pennsylvania. The city was officially incorporated in 1866 and was named after the town of Burlington in England. The city was a major center of the textile industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and was home to several large mills. The city was also the site of the first cotton mill in North Carolina, which was built in 1837.

Geography

Burlington is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, which is characterized by rolling hills and flat plains. The city is situated at the intersection of Interstate 85 and Interstate 40, and is approximately 50 miles west of Raleigh and 100 miles east of Charlotte. The city is located in the center of Alamance County, and is bordered by the cities of Graham, Mebane, and Elon. The city has a total area of 16.3 square miles, of which 16.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Economy

Burlington is a major center of the textile industry in North Carolina, and is home to several large mills. The city is also home to several large employers, including LabCorp, Honda Aircraft Company, and the Burlington Industries. The city is also home to several educational institutions, including Elon University, Alamance Community College, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Burlington was 50,042, making it the 17th largest city in North Carolina. The city has a population density of 3,072 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city is 73.3% White, 17.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. The median household income in the city is $41,945, and the median family income is $50,945. The per capita income in the city is $21,845. The city has a poverty rate of 17.3%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Burlington?
Total Population of Burlington is 56,951.
What is the Total Male Population of Burlington?
Total Male Population of Burlington is 27,462.
What is the Total Female Population of Burlington?
Total Female Population of Burlington is 29,489.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Burlington?
There are 93.13 Males per 100 Females in Burlington.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Burlington?
There are 107.38 Females per 100 Males in Burlington.
What is the Median Population Age in Burlington?
Median Population Age in Burlington is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Burlington
Average Family Size in Burlington is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Burlington
Average Household Size in Burlington is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Burlington?
Per Capita income in Burlington is $31,497.
What is the Median Family Income in Burlington?
Median Family Income in Burlington is $65,796.
What is the Median Household income in Burlington?
Median Household Income in Burlington is $52,963.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Burlington?
Income or Wage Gap in Burlington is 16.4%.
Women in Burlington earn 83.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Burlington?
Family Income Deficit in Burlington is $8,858.
Families that are below poverty line in Burlington earn $8,858 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Burlington?
Inequality or Gini Index in Burlington is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Burlington?
There are 28,651 People in the Labor Forcein in Burlington.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Burlington?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Burlington.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Burlington?
Unemployment Rate in Burlington is 5.7%.