Census-designated place · Kentucky
Burlington, Kentucky
Burlington, census-designated place, in Boone County, Kentucky. Burlington had 18,008 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,708). GEOID 2111170.
Residents, 2020-2024
18,008
±1,708 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 17,318
Median household income
$109,308
±$13,474 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$254,300
±$16,285 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$1,489
±$189 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Burlington and what county is it in?
Burlington is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Boone County, Kentucky. It covers 8.8 square miles of land, 1,965 residents per square mile in 2020.
Burlington is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Burlington's population at 18,008 (±1,708). The 2020 Census counted 17,318 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Burlington is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Burlington | Boone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,008 ±1,708 | 139,841 | no clear change |
| Households | 6,714 ±509 | 50,963 | +665 |
| Average household size | 2.61 ±0.16 | 2.72 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,892 ±499 | 53,195 | no clear change |
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 37.7 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 13.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%. 6.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burlington | Boone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±1.5 | 37.7 | +3.2 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±2.4 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.2% ±2.1 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 50.1% ±2.2 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% ±1.5 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.4% ±3.7 pts | 82.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.3 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±1.4 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.3% ±1.7 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.4% ±2.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±1.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.8% ±2.2 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3% ±1.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±1.1 pts | 93.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.8% ±4.6 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.1% ±3.2 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.0% ±3.0 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 6,714 households earn less than $109,308 a year (±$13,474), against $99,414 in Boone County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $90,264 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,044 after inflation. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burlington | Boone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,308 ±$13,474 | $99,414 | +$19,044 |
| Mean household income | $111,672 ±$7,605 | $123,997 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,698 ±$2,348 | $46,264 | +$4,686 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.5% ±2.3 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.0% ±5.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.8% ±2.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±1.9 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.9% ±3.5 pts | 93.8% | – |
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 73.4% of Burlington's occupied homes and renters 26.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $254,300 by its owner (±$16,285). The median renter pays $1,489 a month including utilities, and 31.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Burlington | Boone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $254,300 ±$16,285 | $277,300 | +$46,436 |
| Median gross rent | $1,489 ±$189 | $1,373 | +$273 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.7% ±13.8 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,629 ±$114 | $1,656 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.4% ±5.4 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.6% ±5.4 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 6,892 ±499 | 53,195 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±4.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.7% ±4.2 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.1% ±3.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
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 do people in Burlington work and get to work?
77.9% of Burlington's workers drive alone and 12.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Burlington | Boone County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.7% ±2.8 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9% ±4.6 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±2.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.8% ±4.5 pts | 13.4% | +8.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.6 min ±2.4 | 25.0 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?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Burlington, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $97,588 (Tract 705.03) to $127,608 (Tract 705.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 705.03Boone County | 6,566 | $97,588 |
| Tract 705.06Boone County | 4,408 | $127,608 |
| Tract 705.05Boone County | 3,582 | $123,021 |
| Tract 703.05Boone County | 6,977 | $102,965 |
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 Kentucky?
Burlington ranks 17th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 24th | 232 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th | 232 |
| Median household income | 17th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 46th | 232 |
| Median home value | 52nd | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 17th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 195th | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72nd | 223 |
| Median age | 129th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 63rd | 229 |
| Work from home | 60th | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 102nd | 232 |
Burlington's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, 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' school search.