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.

Burns, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,884

Median Agei

40.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.7%1,615

Hispanic/Latino

7.2%136

Two or More

4.9%92

Black

1.9%36

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Other

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%63

High School Diploma

29.2%357

Some College (<1 yr)

7%85

Some College (1+ yr)

20%244

Associate's Degree

6.1%75

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%201

Master's Degree

3.8%46

Professional Degree

1.3%16

Doctorate

0.2%3

HS or Higher

89.2%

BA or Higher

21.8%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$286,400

Median Renti

$887

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.1%581

Renter-Occupied

21.9%163

Total Units

780

Homeownership

78.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.7%10

$50K–$100K

1.7%10

$100K–$150K

2.8%16

$150K–$200K

11.5%67

$200K–$300K

36.1%210

$300K–$500K

36%209

$500K–$1M

10.2%59

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%17

2010–2019

17.6%137

2000–2009

5%39

1990–1999

13.8%108

1980–1989

11.5%90

1970–1979

18.1%141

1960–1969

12.6%98

1950–1959

8.7%68

1940–1949

0.9%7

1939 or earlier

9.6%75

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.3%449

Electricity

38.7%288

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%4

Wood

0.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,167

Mean Household Incomei

$82,040

Per Capita Incomei

$33,052

Poverty Ratei

9.2%

Unemploymenti

0.8%

Labor Forcei

988

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%48

$10K–$15K

3.8%28

$15K–$20K

2.3%17

$20K–$25K

1.6%12

$25K–$30K

4.4%33

$30K–$35K

2.8%21

$35K–$40K

2.2%16

$40K–$45K

3.1%23

$45K–$50K

5.9%44

$50K–$60K

8.5%63

$60K–$75K

14.8%110

$75K–$100K

17.1%127

$100K–$125K

6.6%49

$125K–$150K

6.6%49

$150K–$200K

10.3%77

$200K+

3.6%27

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

733.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

946

Avg. Commutei

30.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

980

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

122(8.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.9%Insured

4.1%Uninsured