Burlington, North Carolina
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Burlington, North Carolina, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Burlington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,610 | 10,730,404 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $56,880 | $72,388 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.6% | 35.7% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $199,200 | $288,900 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,051 | $1,228 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 13.7% | 9.1% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.8% | 66.6% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 23.7 | 25.1 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 9.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 36.3% | 47.2% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Burlington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Burlington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 44.3% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.5% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 29.3% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 67.8 | 58.4 | 61.4 |
Age in Burlington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Burlington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 40.1 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 23.5% | 21.8% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 7.9% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 12.7% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 12.5% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 25.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 18.0% | 17.2% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Burlington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Burlington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 25,505 | 4,282,345 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 59.2% | 64.3% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 28.1% | 29.1% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 22.9% | 17.1% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 35.3% | 29.4% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 35.2% | 32.9% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Burlington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Burlington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $33,214 | $41,385 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 19.4% | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 5.0% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 38.8% | 30.6% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 17.2% | 12.8% | n/a |
Housing in Burlington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Burlington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 27,762 | 4,895,668 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 58.3% | 65.3% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 22.1% | 14.2% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 8.1% | 12.5% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,978.0 | 1,991.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 28.4% | 29.5% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,489 | $1,896 | n/a |
Education in Burlington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Burlington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 13.8% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 26.2% | 24.8% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 30.4% | 29.7% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.1% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 9.4% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Burlington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Burlington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 63.8% | 62.8% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 77.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 29.8% | 26.3% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 4.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 7.1% | 5.3% | n/a |
Origins and language in Burlington, North Carolina
| Statistic | Burlington | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 58.9% | 53.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 4.9% | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 8.8% | 5.2% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 79.1% | 86.5% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 17.5% | 8.7% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 13.0% | 10.0% | 16.7% |