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Burlington, CO


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Burlington, Colorado

Burlington, Colorado, in Kit Carson county, is 138 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. The city has a population of 3,678.

The People and Families of Burlington

In Burlington, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 20% of Burlington is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for Colorado, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, Burlington is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burlington had a median family income of $42,500.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Burlington Housing

About 67% of housing units in Burlington are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Burlington, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Burlington than in most places of its size.

High Points

Burlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBurlington Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Burlington Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Burlington Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Burlington Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Burlington, CO

Comparing Burlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men97
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens47
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults53
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use75

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime46

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