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Burlington, ND


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Burlington, North Dakota

Burlington, North Dakota, in Ward county, is 105 miles N of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 449 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,096.

The People and Families of Burlington

In Burlington, about 69% of adults are married. Burlington is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Burlington is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burlington had a median family income of $42,639. Burlington finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Burlington Housing

About 89% of housing units in Burlington are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Burlington, 97% of commuters drive to work. 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 North Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBurlington Low Rate of Poverty
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Burlington Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 18%Burlington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Burlington, ND

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Men21
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times93
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents83
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
People Living Alone11
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