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Burnside, KY


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Burnside, Kentucky

Burnside, Kentucky is 69 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. It is in Pulaski county. The population of the city is 637.

The People and Families of Burnside

In Burnside, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burnside had a median family income of $34,583. A sizable number of people in Burnside work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Burnside political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $52. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Burnside Housing

Of the housing in Burnside, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.

Commuting

In Burnside, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Burnside Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Burnside Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Burnside, KY

Comparing Burnside to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Women66
Female Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men56
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty47
Median Family Income35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents65
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime86
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