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Burlington

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.152
State:
Colorado

Burlington is a city located in Kit Carson County, Colorado. Burlington has a 2026 population of 3,170. It is also the county seat of Kit Carson County. Burlington is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,172 in 2020.

The median household income in Burlington is $74,308 with a poverty rate of 9.19%. The median age in Burlington is 38.1 years: 35.4 years for males, and 41 years for females. For every 100 females there are 102.6 males.

3.2K
Total Population
1,473
Density (mi²)

Burlington Population

Burlington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,17000%
20253,170-1-0.03%
20243,171170.54%
20233,154120.38%
20223,142341.09%
20213,108-64-2.02%
20203,172-9-0.28%
20193,148-7-0.22%
20183,15520.06%
20173,153-453-12.56%
20163,606-569-13.63%
20154,1752105.3%
20143,965-273-6.44%
20134,2382125.27%
20124,026-79-1.92%
20114,105-146-3.43%
20104,251-3-0.07%
20003,67873725.06%
19902,941-166-5.34%
19803,1072799.87%
19702,82800%

Median Age

Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 35.4 years

Burlington Adults

There are 2,255 adults, (531 of whom are seniors) in Burlington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,556 (49.4%)
Male: 1,596 (50.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Burlington includes 69.83% White, 18.15% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,20169.83%
Other race57218.15%
Two or more races36411.55%
Native American110.35%
Black or African American40.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race57218.15%
Two or more races2317.33%
White1655.23%
Native American110.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,03664.59%
Two or more races1334.22%
Black or African American40.13%

Burlington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Burlington 's average per capita income is $55,014. Household income levels show a median of $74,308. The poverty rate stands at 9.19%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$90,982-
Families$89,167$122,967
Households$74,308$103,941
Non Families$52,198$68,771

$55,014

Average Income

$74,308

Median Household Income

9.19%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)