Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Burlington, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

59,610

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

44.3%26,399

Black

29.3%17,438

Hispanic/Latino

19.5%11,641

Two or More

3.5%2,066

Asian

2.8%1,685

Other

0.5%285

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%84

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%1,500

High School Diploma

22.6%9,228

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%2,252

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%5,960

Associate's Degree

10.4%4,237

Bachelor's Degree

20.1%8,224

Master's Degree

6.4%2,606

Professional Degree

1.1%460

Doctorate

1.9%797

HS or Higher

86.2%

BA or Higher

29.6%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$199,200

Median Renti

$1,051

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.8%13,711

Renter-Occupied

46.2%11,794

Total Units

27,762

Homeownership

53.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.2%992

$50K–$100K

7.9%1,080

$100K–$150K

14.8%2,026

$150K–$200K

20.3%2,783

$200K–$300K

20.6%2,821

$300K–$500K

20.2%2,768

$500K–$1M

8.6%1,178

$1M+

0.5%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500

1,091

$500–$750

1,582

$750–$1,000

2,506

$1,000–$1,250

2,601

$1,250–$1,500

1,840

$1,500–$2,000

1,237

$2,000+

571

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%667

2010–2019

8.5%2,370

2000–2009

14.4%3,991

1990–1999

11.8%3,286

1980–1989

10.2%2,821

1970–1979

12.2%3,393

1960–1969

13%3,601

1950–1959

13.4%3,729

1940–1949

6.4%1,770

1939 or earlier

7.7%2,134

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.1%12,789

Electricity

48%12,251

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%269

No Fuel

0.4%92

Wood

0.2%42

Fuel Oil

0.1%34

Other

0.1%20

Solar

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,880

Mean Household Incomei

$76,089

Per Capita Incomei

$33,214

Poverty Ratei

16.3%

Unemploymenti

6.5%

Labor Forcei

29,962

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%1,501

$10K–$15K

4.6%1,177

$15K–$20K

4.3%1,094

$20K–$25K

4.6%1,182

$25K–$30K

5.3%1,347

$30K–$35K

5.5%1,411

$35K–$40K

5.8%1,479

$40K–$45K

3.6%909

$45K–$50K

4.8%1,228

$50K–$60K

7.3%1,857

$60K–$75K

12.1%3,091

$75K–$100K

12%3,070

$100K–$125K

7.8%1,980

$125K–$150K

6.4%1,627

$150K–$200K

5%1,281

$200K+

5%1,271

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,538

Residentsi

2,262

Avg. Tenant Renti

$364/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers39 homes61% occupied$485/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8834 homes79% occupied$355/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC40 homes99% occupied$387/mo rent

811/PRAC49 homes73% occupied$396/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,880/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

70.2%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

26.3%

Low income$28K–$46K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

73.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.4% of subsidized households are minority

12.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8,14913.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,050

India

476

Canada

107

Philippines

Germany

United Kingdom

Korea

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

27,584

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

28,010

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,312(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.7%Insured

11.3%Uninsured

Burlington, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026