Burlington Population

1860–2026

2,633

2026 projection

0% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K186018801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Burlington. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,633-70.27%
20252,640+361.38%
20242,604+30.12%
20232,601+20.08%
20222,599-351.33%
20212,63400.00%
20202,634+220.84%
20192,612-60.23%
20182,618+80.31%
20172,610-180.68%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Burlington is growing slower than Coffey County, Kansas, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Kansas+1.3%
  • Coffey County+1.3%
  • Burlington+0.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Burlington Demographics

40.6median age

Median age

Female42.8 yrs
Male34 yrs

Adults

1,954
530 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults1,424 other adults

Sex

Female 51.4% · 1,338Male 48.6% · 1,267

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 26 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Burlington Income

$50,882median household income

Median household income

$50,882

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$36,742

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.9%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Burlington Marital Status

45% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married45%49%42%
Never married30%39%22%
Divorced16%10%21%
Widowed7%<1%12%
Separated2%<1%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201