Population 25,707 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burlington
Household size in Burlington
| Period | Burlington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.90 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Burlington are large by national standards, averaging 2.90 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.83, even as the national average fell. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Burlington
| Period | Burlington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.7 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.1 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.5 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Burlington is 37.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.2 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Burlington is younger than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Burlington
| Period | Burlington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Burlington than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Burlington
Renters in Burlington
| Period | Burlington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 32.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 33.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 31.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Burlington is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Burlington
| Period | Burlington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Burlington: just 4.8% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Burlington
| Period | Burlington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1974 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Burlington is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only four have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Burlington
| Period | Burlington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $945 | $826 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,048 | $888 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,156 | $987 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,462 | $1,263 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$517 | +$437 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Burlington costs $1,462 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Cincinnati area as a whole ($1,263). Rent has climbed $517 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Burlington
Bachelor's degrees in Burlington
| Period | Burlington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 29.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 30.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 34.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 37.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Burlington (33.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Cincinnati area (37.0%). The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Burlington
| Period | Burlington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.8% | 87.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 89.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 91.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 92.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Burlington: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Burlington has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Burlington
| Period | Burlington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Burlington than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Burlington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | 2.90 | 37.5 | 9.0% | 21.4% | 4.8% | 1999 | $1,462 | 33.4% | 94.6% | 3.6% |
| Constance | 2.12 | 37.7 | 6.5% | 37.5% | 5.9% | 1974 | $1,091 | 18.7% | 91.0% | 1.7% |
| Florence | 2.60 | 39.9 | 13.1% | 34.5% | 5.4% | 1988 | $1,478 | 28.1% | 91.1% | 3.8% |
| Hebron | 3.04 | 36.8 | 12.3% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 2002 | $1,628 | 46.8% | 96.3% | 1.9% |
| Union | 2.97 | 41.2 | 8.9% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 2002 | $1,794 | 51.6% | 95.8% | 2.5% |
| Petersburg | 3.10 | 39.4 | 16.2% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1965 | $1,241 | 38.7% | 95.5% | 1.8% |
| Elsmere | 2.65 | 32.0 | 9.7% | 28.2% | 8.1% | 1974 | $1,218 | 24.4% | 91.2% | 4.2% |
| Erlanger | 2.45 | 38.5 | 12.1% | 29.9% | 5.8% | 1975 | $1,191 | 32.4% | 92.4% | 3.0% |
| Villa Hills | 2.60 | 42.7 | 8.2% | 27.3% | 7.7% | 1983 | $1,092 | 44.9% | 96.2% | 5.5% |
| Crestview Hills | 2.54 | 35.0 | 5.9% | 34.4% | 8.6% | 1982 | $1,240 | 49.2% | 96.9% | 4.0% |
| Crescent Springs | 2.37 | 42.7 | 11.9% | 23.2% | 7.4% | 1989 | $1,021 | 34.3% | 96.8% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Burlington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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