Census ACS · #666 μSA
Burlington Metro Area
The Burlington, Ia-Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has 44,881 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $61,453 and the median home value is $129,200.
44,881
Population
56
People / sq mi
$61,453
Median Income
$129,200
Median Home Value
The Burlington CBSA covers 795 sq mi of land at 56.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$61,453
Median Household Income
$35,758
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$129,200
Median Home Value
$902
Median Rent
74.4%
Homeownership
Education
93.7%
High School+
23.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
4.5%
Work From Home
19.8 min
Avg Commute
25.7%
Foreign Born
Burlington spans these states
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Burlington, Ia-Il Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 44,881 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #666 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Burlington metro area is $61,453, with a per capita income of $35,758.
The Burlington, Ia-Il CBSA spans 2 states: Illinois, Iowa.
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Data for the Burlington, Ia-Il CBSA (15460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Burlington: the median home is valued at $129,200. With 44,881 residents, Burlington is a metro area in IA, IL.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $61,453 — below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.4%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $129,200, with typical rent around $902.
23.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.