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Burlington, Kansas


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Burlington, Kansas

Burlington, Kansas, in Coffey county, is 59 miles S of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 88 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,790.

The People and Families of Burlington

In Burlington, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burlington had a median family income of $43,021. You could say that Burlington is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

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

Burlington Housing

About 69% of housing units in Burlington are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Burlington, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Burlington than in most places of its size.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Burlington Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Burlington Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Burlington Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Burlington, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population66
Racial Diversity66
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
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