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Burlington, North Carolina, in Alamance county, is 19 miles E of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 50 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city is considered part of the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area. Burlington has a population of 44,917.
In Burlington, about 48% of adults are married.
Approximately 34% of Burlington is non-white. Burlington boasts a diverse population for North Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
There is an unusually large share of women in Burlington. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Burlington had a median family income of $45,441.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Burlington ($27,405). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 60% of housing units in Burlington are owner-occupied.
In Burlington, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Comparing Burlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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