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Burns

County:
Harney County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.55
State:
Oregon

Burns is a city located in Harney County, Oregon. Burns has a 2026 population of 2,667. It is also the county seat of Harney County. Burns is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -2.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,732 in 2020.

The median household income in Burns is $41,858 with a poverty rate of 15.5%. The median age in Burns is 52.8 years: 47.7 years for males, and 60.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.4 males.

2.7K
Total Population
751
Density (mi²)
-11 -0.41%
Growth

Burns Population

Burns Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,667-11-0.41%
20252,678-11-0.41%
20242,689-18-0.66%
20232,707-35-1.28%
20222,742-25-0.9%
20212,767361.32%
20202,732-63-2.25%
20192,795391.42%
20182,75610.04%
20172,75550.18%
20162,750411.51%
20152,709-4-0.15%
20142,713-12-0.44%
20132,725-30-1.09%
20122,755-32-1.15%
20112,787-5-0.18%
20102,792-14-0.5%
20003,0641515.18%
19902,913-666-18.61%
19803,5792868.69%
19703,293-230-6.53%
19603,52343013.9%
19503,09352720.54%
19402,566-33-1.27%
19302,5991,577154.31%
19201,02211813.05%
191090435765.27%
1900547283107.2%
189026400%

Median Age

Overall: 52.8 years
Female: 60.8 years
Male: 47.7 years

Burns Adults

There are 2,275 adults, (804 of whom are seniors) in Burns.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,423 (52.3%)
Male: 1,300 (47.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Burns includes 96.95% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,64096.95%
Two or more races702.57%
Black or African American90.33%
Other race40.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1425.21%
Two or more races180.66%
Other race40.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,49891.74%
Two or more races521.91%
Black or African American90.33%

Burns Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Burns ' average per capita income is $40,236. Household income levels show a median of $41,858. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%.

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$71,711-
Families$49,798$67,606
Households$41,858$55,788
Non Families$30,870$42,163

$40,236

Average Income

$41,858

Median Household Income

15.5%

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)