BURLINGTON, NC  27217

Total Population: 40,561

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Median Home Value

$164,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,770

Across all households

Median Age

35.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.6%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)37.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)29.3%
Hispanic or Latino28.5%
Two or More Races3.6%
Other Race0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

27.7%

65 Years and Over

14.8%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

87.3%

No Health Insurance

15.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,770

Mean Household Income

$63,583

Per Capita Income

$24,230

Unemployment Rate (16+)

8.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

22.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$164,900

Median Rent

$859/mo

Total Housing Units

16,392

Owner-Occupied

61.6%

Renter-Occupied

38.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.9%

Married Couple Households

39.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

34.1%

Average Household Size

2.74

Broadband Internet Access

85.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 27217.