State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,727.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.95%
Growth Since 2010
4.24%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
46,187
World Population Review
Burley, Idaho Population 2021
10,784
Burley is a city located in Cassia County Idaho. It is also the county seat of Cassia County. With a 2020 population of 10,784, it is the 23rd largest city in Idaho and the 2946th largest city in the United States . Burley is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually and its population has increased by 4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,345 in 2010. Burley reached it's highest population of 10,784 in 2021. Spanning over 7 miles, Burley has a population density of 1,728 people per square mile.
The average household income in Burley is $53,684 with a poverty rate of 19.18%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $669 per month, and the median house value is $128,100. The median age in Burley is 30.1 years, 29.3 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
Burley Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burley was:
- White: 91.77%
- Other race: 3.44%
- Two or more races: 2.26%
- Native American: 1.32%
- Asian: 1.00%
- Black or African American: 0.17%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Burley, Idaho is 10,784 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,481.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 10,345.
Burley, Idaho Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 46,187 | 559 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 45,628 | 559 | 1.23% |
| 2019 | 45,069 | 559 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 44,510 | 138 | 0.31% |
| 2017 | 44,372 | 280 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 44,092 | 163 | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 43,929 | 87 | 0.20% |
| 2014 | 43,842 | 98 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 43,744 | 329 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 43,415 | 102 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 43,313 | 150 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 43,163 | 0.00% |
Burley Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,464 | 91.77% |
| Some Other Race | 355 | 3.44% |
| Two or More Races | 233 | 2.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 136 | 1.32% |
| Asian | 103 | 1.00% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
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Burley Population by Race
Burley Population Pyramid $2021
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Burley Population by Age
Burley Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,534 | 2.84 | 62.4 |
| Married | 1,858 | 3.49 | 74.2 |
| Non Family | 936 | 1.27 | 52.6 |
| Female | 473 | 3.45 | 30.2 |
| Male | 267 | 2.68 | 71.9 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
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Burley Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 610 | 10.20% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 547 | 9.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,817 | 30.38% |
| Some College | 1,608 | 26.89% |
| Associates Degree | 442 | 7.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 709 | 11.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 247 | 4.13% |
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Burley Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Burley Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,749 | 3,321 | 712 |
| Hispanic | 1,979 | 1,283 | 207 |
| Other Race | 206 | 127 | |
| Native American | 124 | 122 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 105 | 81 | 54 |
| Asian | 70 | 39 | 19 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | |
| Islander | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 51.43%.
Burley Educational Attainment by Race
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$28,403
Average Earnings
$32,869
Average Male
$22,880
Average Female
Burley Earnings by Educational Attainment
Burley Language by Age
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Burley Language
71.95% of Burley residents speak only English, while 28.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.24% of the population.
Burley Language
Burley Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,820 | 914 | 23.93% |
| White | 5,807 | 869 | 14.96% |
| Multiple | 233 | 120 | 51.50% |
| Other | 335 | 50 | 14.93% |
| Asian | 102 | 19 | 18.63% |
19.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.56%
Male Poverty Rate
21.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Burley
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burley is Multiple, with 51.50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burley is Other, with 14.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.74%.
Burley Poverty
Burley Poverty Rate by Education
Burley Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
52.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Burley Married by Age and Sex
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Burley Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Burley Marital Status by Race
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Burley Marital Status
Burley Veterans by War
Burley Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 432 | 6.76% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 40.00% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 2 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.43% |
Burley Veterans by Race
Burley Veterans by Education
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19.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
Burley Veterans by Education
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61.2%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Burley Employment by Age
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Burley Employment by Race
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Burley Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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86.72%
Native Born
13.28%
Foreign Born
9.21%
Non Citizen
4.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.72% of Burley residents were born in the United States, with 54.74% having been born in Idaho. 9.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Burley Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,784 | 101 | 0.95% |
| 2020 | 10,683 | 101 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 10,582 | 101 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 10,481 | 50 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 10,431 | 54 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 10,377 | 41 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 10,336 | -39 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 10,375 | 14 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 10,361 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 10,352 | 37 | 0.36% |
| 2011 | 10,315 | -17 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 10,332 | 1,016 | 1.04% |
| 2000 | 9,316 | 614 | 0.68% |
| 1990 | 8,702 | -59 | -0.07% |
| 1980 | 8,761 | 482 | 0.57% |
| 1970 | 8,279 | 771 | 0.98% |
| 1960 | 7,508 | 1,584 | 2.40% |
| 1950 | 5,924 | 595 | 1.06% |
| 1940 | 5,329 | 1,503 | 3.37% |
| 1930 | 3,826 | -1,582 | -3.40% |
| 1920 | 5,408 | 0.00% |