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Burnham

County:
Cook County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.855
State:
Illinois

Burnham is a village located in Cook County, Illinois. Burnham has a 2026 population of 3,859. Burnham is currently declining at a rate of -0.72% annually and its population has decreased by -4.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,030 in 2020.

The median household income in Burnham is $57,790 with a poverty rate of 15.69%. The median age in Burnham is 36.2 years: 35.4 years for males, and 39.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.0 males.

3.9K
Total Population
2,080
Density (mi²)
-28 -0.72%
Growth

Burnham Population

Burnham Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,859-28-0.72%
20253,887-29-0.74%
20243,916210.54%
20233,895-13-0.33%
20223,908-50-1.26%
20213,958-72-1.79%
20204,030-16-0.4%
20194,084-30-0.73%
20184,114-39-0.94%
20174,153-36-0.86%
20164,189-27-0.64%
20154,216-20-0.47%
20144,236-5-0.12%
20134,24130.07%
20124,238110.26%
20114,227140.33%
20104,21370.17%
20004,1702546.49%
19903,916-114-2.83%
19804,03039610.9%
19703,63400%

Median Age

Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 39.1 years
Male: 35.4 years

Burnham Adults

There are 2,973 adults, (579 of whom are seniors) in Burnham.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,072 (52.6%)
Male: 1,865 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Burnham includes 63.6% Black or African American, 19.38% other race, 9.88% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,50463.6%
Other race76319.38%
White3899.88%
Two or more races2646.71%
Asian90.23%
Native American80.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race75119.08%
Two or more races2365.99%
White190.48%
Native American80.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American2,50463.6%
White3709.4%
Two or more races280.71%
Other race120.3%
Asian90.23%

Burnham Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Burnham 's average per capita income is $41,221. Household income levels show a median of $57,790. The poverty rate stands at 15.69%.

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$87,440-
Families$61,743$74,146
Households$57,790$66,319
Non Families$45,694$56,656

$41,221

Average Income

$57,790

Median Household Income

15.69%

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)