Burlington, Iowa Population 2022
Burlington is a city located in Des Moines County Iowa. Burlington has a 2020 population of 24,335. It is also the county seat of Des Moines County. Burlington is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -4.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,551 in 2010.
The average household income in Burlington is $63,521 with a poverty rate of 20.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $799 per month, and the median house value is $93,200. The median age in Burlington is 42.5 years, 40.3 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
Burlington Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burlingtonwas:
- White: 87.43%
- Black or African American: 8.16%
- Two or more races: 3.15%
- Asian: 0.62%
- Other race: 0.34%
- Native American: 0.30%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,147 | -233 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 45,380 | -233 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 45,613 | -233 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 45,846 | -299 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 46,145 | -354 | -0.77% |
| 2016 | 46,499 | -372 | -0.80% |
| 2015 | 46,871 | -236 | -0.50% |
| 2014 | 47,107 | -251 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 47,358 | 86 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 47,272 | -10 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 47,282 | -302 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 47,584 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,834 | 87.43% |
| Black or African American | 2,037 | 8.16% |
| Two or More Races | 787 | 3.15% |
| Asian | 154 | 0.62% |
| Some Other Race | 86 | 0.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 76 | 0.30% |
Burlington Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,017 | 2.23 | 66.1 |
| Non Family | 4,444 | 1.18 | 57.8 |
| Married | 4,199 | 2.84 | 86.2 |
| Female | 1,527 | 3.2 | 41 |
| Male | 847 | 2.92 | 55.3 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 478 | 2.76% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,059 | 6.12% |
| High School Graduate | 5,971 | 34.53% |
| Some College | 4,336 | 25.07% |
| Associates Degree | 2,186 | 12.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,249 | 13.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,014 | 5.86% |
Burlington Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,505 | 14,307 | 3,114 |
| Black | 988 | 785 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 429 | 310 | 25 |
| 2+ Races | 260 | 260 | 29 |
| Asian | 84 | 84 | 43 |
| Other Race | 44 | 37 | |
| Native American | 44 | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 61.36%.
$32,341
Average Earnings
$40,129
Average Male
$25,912
Average Female
Burlington Language by Age
Burlington Language
96.01% of Burlington residents speak only English, while 3.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.40% of the population.
Burlington Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,497 | 3,171 | 15.47% |
| Black | 2,026 | 1,193 | 58.88% |
| Hispanic | 964 | 398 | 41.29% |
| Multiple | 787 | 290 | 36.85% |
| Other | 52 | NaN% | |
| Native | 76 | 17 | 22.37% |
| Asian | 154 | 6 | 3.90% |
20.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.60%
Male Poverty Rate
24.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Burlington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burlington is Black, with 58.88% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burlington is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.86%.
Burlington Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Burlington Married by Age and Sex
Burlington 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 45-54.
Burlington Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,685 | 9.64% |
| Black | 146 | 12.08% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 9.38% |
| Native American | 27 | 61.36% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 1.98% |
| Other Race | 7 | 11.29% |
Burlington Veterans by Education
4.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.11%
Born in Burlington
97.95%
Native Born
2.05%
Foreign Born
1.25%
Non Citizen
0.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.95% of Burlington residents were born in the United States, with 67.11% having been born in Iowa. 1.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 24,335 | -126 | -0.52% |
| 2021 | 24,461 | -126 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 24,587 | -126 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 24,713 | -126 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 24,839 | -103 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 24,942 | -178 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 25,120 | -188 | -0.74% |
| 2015 | 25,308 | -159 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 25,467 | -126 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 25,593 | 52 | 0.20% |
| 2012 | 25,541 | 102 | 0.40% |
| 2011 | 25,439 | -112 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 25,551 | -1,288 | -0.49% |
| 2000 | 26,839 | -369 | -0.14% |
| 1990 | 27,208 | -2,321 | -0.82% |
| 1980 | 29,529 | -2,837 | -0.91% |
| 1970 | 32,366 | -64 | -0.02% |
| 1960 | 32,430 | 1,817 | 0.58% |
| 1950 | 30,613 | 4,781 | 1.71% |
| 1940 | 25,832 | -923 | -0.35% |
| 1930 | 26,755 | 2,698 | 1.07% |
| 1920 | 24,057 | -267 | -0.11% |
| 1910 | 24,324 | 1,123 | 0.47% |
| 1900 | 23,201 | 636 | 0.28% |
| 1890 | 22,565 | 3,115 | 1.50% |
| 1880 | 19,450 | 4,520 | 2.68% |
| 1870 | 14,930 | 8,224 | 8.33% |
| 1860 | 6,706 | 2,624 | 5.09% |
| 1850 | 4,082 | 0.00% |