Demographics & People — Burlington, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~23,600 |
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| Median Age | 42.5 |
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| Total Households | 11,264 |
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| Family Households | 6,313 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.216 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19,865 |
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| Black or African American | 1,355 |
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| Asian | 340 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 957 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 7,053 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,818 |
| Other groups | 4,136 |
| Irish | 3,294 |
| English | 2,336 |
| American | 1,557 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,103 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 855 |
| Swedish | 823 |
| Italian | 574 |
Language
| English Only | 21,525 |
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| Spanish | 729 |
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| Population 5+ | 22,703 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,796 |
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| Population 18+ | 18,620 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Burlington, Iowa.
