Burlington, IA-IL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

45,554

0.892% 1-year decline

2021 Median Age

43.6

0.229% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.2%

5.54% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,033

5.29% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$112,800

8.78% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

21,862

0.866% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Burlington, IA-IL had a population of 45.6k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $55,033. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Burlington, IA-IL declined from 45,964 to 45,554, a −0.892% decrease and its median household income grew from $52,268 to $55,033, a 5.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Burlington, IA-IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.12%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%), White (Hispanic) (2.74%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.937%).

None of the households in Burlington, IA-IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Burlington, IA-IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Burlington, IA-IL are Southeastern Community College (694 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Burlington, IA-IL was $112,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

Most people in Burlington, IA-IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Burlington, IA-IL was 2 cars per household.

Burlington, IA-IL borders Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, Fort Madison-Keokuk, IA-IL-MO, and Macomb, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Burlington, IA-IL is home to a population of 45.6k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.8% of Burlington, IA-IL residents were born outside of the country (821 people).

In 2021, there were 17.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.8k people) in Burlington, IA-IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.33k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.43k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Burlington, IA-IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Burlington, IA-IL was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Burlington, IA-IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Burlington, IA-IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.8k ± 129
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.33k ± 296
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.43k ± 323

3.29%

Hispanic Population

1.5k people

3.29% of the people in Burlington, IA-IL are hispanic (1.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Burlington, IA-IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Iowa and Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
671,638 ± 23,979 people
India
173,044 ± 12,387 people
Poland
127,626 ± 9,351 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa and Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 671,638 Iowa and Illinois residents, followed by India with 173,044 and Poland with 127,626.

Foreign-Born Population

1.8%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

821 people

1.84%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

844 people

As of 2021, 1.8% of Burlington, IA-IL residents (821 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Burlington, IA-IL was 1.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Burlington, IA-IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,655 ± 209
Gulf War (2001-)
442 ± 147
Gulf War (1990s)
373 ± 102

Burlington, IA-IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.74 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Burlington, IA-IL employs 21.9k people. The largest industries in Burlington, IA-IL are Manufacturing (4,775 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,050 people), and Retail Trade (2,997 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($89,097), Public Administration ($62,022), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($58,077).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

21.9k

2021 Value

± 952

−0.866%

1 Year decline

± 6.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Burlington, IA-IL declined at a rate of −0.866%, from 22.1k employees to 21.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Burlington, IA-IL, are Production Occupations (2,681 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,410 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,229 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Burlington, IA-IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa and Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

21.9k

2021 Value

± 952

−0.866%

1 Year decline

± 6.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Burlington, IA-IL declined at a rate of −0.866%, from 22.1k employees to 21.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Burlington, IA-IL, are Manufacturing (4,775 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,050 people), and Retail Trade (2,997 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Burlington, IA-IL, though some of these residents may live in Burlington, IA-IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,505

Median earning men ± $2,428

$30,406

Median earning women ± $1,404

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,966), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,107), and Construction ($56,071).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,285), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,410).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

476
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
318
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
275
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$869k
Manufacturing
$356k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$118k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois and Iowa to other states, or from other states to Illinois and Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois and Iowa product (by dollars) was Electronics with $142B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($113B) and Mixed freight ($107B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa and Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Illinois and Iowa.

$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois and Iowa to other states, or from other states to Illinois and Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$83.2B
Wisconsin
$62.8B
Michigan
$46.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois and Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $83.2B, followed by Wisconsin with $62.8B and Michigan and $46.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois and Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois and Iowa went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 54.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Dick Durbin, and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa and Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa and Illinois is currently represented by 21 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Burlington, IA-IL. Showing the available data for Illinois and Iowa.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (54.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois and Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa and Illinois

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa and Illinois.

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, Dick Durbin, and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Iowa and Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa and Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa and Illinois

Iowa and Illinois is currently represented by 21 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa and Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Burlington, IA-IL awarded 694 degrees. The student population of Burlington, IA-IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 926 male students and 1,395 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Burlington, IA-IL are Unknown (323 and 47.6%), followed by White (255 and 37.6%), Black or African American (30 and 4.42%), and Hispanic or Latino (30 and 4.42%).

The largest universities in Burlington, IA-IL by number of degrees awarded are Southeastern Community College (694 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Burlington, IA-IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (248 and 35.7%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (91 and 13.1%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (67 and 9.65%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,321 students enrolled in Burlington, IA-IL, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 1,371 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
248 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degree-majors awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
12 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Burlington, IA-IL was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 248 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Burlington, IA-IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Southeastern Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

694 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southeastern Community College with 694 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 260 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Burlington, IA-IL, which is 0.599 times less than the 434 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Unknown students. These 323 degrees mean that there were 1.27 times more degrees awarded to Unknown students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 255 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,880) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($210) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,294) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.907% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.882% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.35M), Some college (2.76M), and Bachelors Degree (2.53M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Burlington, IA-IL was $112,800 in 2021, which is 0.461 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $103,700 to $112,800, a 8.78% increase. The homeownership rate in Burlington, IA-IL is 71.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Burlington, IA-IL have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Burlington, IA-IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Burlington, IA-IL is $55,033. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Burlington, IA-IL was Kendall County, IL with a value of $101,816, followed by DuPage County, IL and Lake County, IL, with respective values of $100,292 and $97,127.

Housing

Property

$112,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,570

$14,181

Median Property Taxes

±$700

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Burlington, IA-IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Burlington, IA-IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.8%

Homeownership

2021

59.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 71.8% of the housing units in Burlington, IA-IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Burlington, IA-IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Burlington, IA-IL was Kendall County, IL with a value of $101,816, followed by DuPage County, IL and Lake County, IL, with respective values of $100,292 and $97,127.

The following map shows all of the counties in Burlington, IA-IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,033

Median Household Income

± $2,369

19.7k

Number of Households

± 873

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.7k households in Burlington, IA-IL grew to $55,033 from the previous year's value of $52,268.

The following chart displays the households in Burlington, IA-IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Burlington, IA-IL is from Iowa and Illinois.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.221% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 and income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa and Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (7.99%)
Worked At Home (3.89%)

In 2021, 83.4% of workers in Burlington, IA-IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.99%) and those who worked at home (3.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Burlington, IA-IL have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Burlington, IA-IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Burlington, IA-IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Burlington, IA-IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Burlington, IA-IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Burlington, IA-IL (5.88k out of 44.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Burlington, IA-IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96% of the population of Burlington, IA-IL has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 19.8% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.38% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iowa see 1347 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1357 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1436 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 569 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Illinois see 1231 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1241 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1221 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 372 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Iowa and Illinois.

1,347 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iowa

1,231 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Iowa see an average of 1,347 patients per year. This represents a 0.737% decrease from the previous year (1,357 patients).

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,231 patients per year. This represents a 0.806% decrease from the previous year (1,241 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Iowa and Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.5% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 21% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.97%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

19.8%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.38%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Burlington, IA-IL declined by 3.95% from 4.13% to 3.97%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Burlington, IA-IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.