City · Kansas
Burlington, Kansas
Burlington, city, in Coffey County, Kansas. Burlington had 2,640 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,634 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,605 (±30). GEOID 2009400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,640
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,634 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,605 ±30
Median household income
$50,882
±$13,781 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$149,300
±$20,050 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$834
±$193 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Burlington and what county is it in?
Burlington is a city in Coffey County, Kansas. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 1,170 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Burlington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,640 people lived in Burlington on July 1, 2025, up 0.4% since 2020, slower than Kansas (+1.3%). The 2020 Census counted 2,634 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,605 (±30).
| Measure | Burlington | Coffey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,605 ±30 | 8,308 | +45 |
| Households | 1,104 ±91 | 3,545 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.18 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,328 ±98 | 3,998 | no clear change |
Burlington's population since 2000
From 2,790 in 2000 to 2,640 in 2025: down 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Burlington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Burlington?
The median resident of Burlington is 40.6 years old; 25.0% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.6%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burlington | Coffey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±2.4 | 44.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.0% ±3.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3% ±3.1 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 48.6% ±4.5 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.6% ±1.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.3% ±2.0 pts | 91.3% | −8.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±2.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0% ±3.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 24.1% ±3.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0% ±4.5 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0% ±4.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1% ±5.7 pts | 19.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6% ±3.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.2% ±5.6 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5% ±1.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Burlington earn?
Half of Burlington's 1,104 households earn less than $50,882 a year (±$13,781), against $70,346 in Coffey County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 it was $60,268 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burlington | Coffey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,882 ±$13,781 | $70,346 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,287 ±$7,798 | $86,957 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,180 ±$3,922 | $37,447 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.8% ±5.8 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.5% ±11.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.1% ±6.6 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±2.5 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1% ±2.9 pts | 87.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Burlington?
Owners occupy 58.5% of Burlington's occupied homes and renters 41.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $149,300 by its owner (±$20,050). The median renter pays $834 a month including utilities, and 28.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Burlington | Coffey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $149,300 ±$20,050 | $157,400 | +$25,492 |
| Median gross rent | $834 ±$193 | $836 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.3% ±13.2 pts | 27.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,218 ±$167 | $1,376 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.5% ±7.2 pts | 75.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.5% ±7.2 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,328 ±98 | 3,998 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.4% ±3.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6% ±8.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.4% ±7.1 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% ±2.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.7% ±7.2 pts | 31.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.6% ±4.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Burlington building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Burlington in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 2.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Kansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Burlington work and get to work?
86.0% of Burlington's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Burlington | Coffey County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.6% ±4.7 pts | 59.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% ±3.9 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.0% ±7.1 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±4.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±3.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.4 min ±2.9 | 21.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Burlington?
1 census tract lies mostly in Burlington, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9663Coffey County | 2,764 | $56,250 |
| Tract 9661Coffey County | 2,538 | $73,347 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Burlington) · Census block assignment files
How does Burlington compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Burlington is the 6,734th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 97th-most populous of 625 in Kansas.
Burlington ranks 339th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 97th | 625 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 150th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th | 376 |
| Median household income | 339th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 265th | 375 |
| Median home value | 222nd | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 190th | 333 |
| Poverty rate | 41st | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 296th | 374 |
| Median age | 161st | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 340th | 374 |
| Travel time to work | 302nd | 375 |
Burlington's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Burlington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Burlington?
12 of the 57 figures for Burlington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Burlington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Burlington.