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Population Review

Census ACS · #259 MSA

Burlington Metro Area

The Burlington, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 174,286 residents. The median household income is $64,445 and the median home value is $221,200.

174,286

Population

412

People / sq mi

$64,445

Median Income

$221,200

Median Home Value

The Burlington CBSA covers 423 sq mi of land at 411.6 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White62.8%
Black or African American19.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%

Economy & Income

$64,445

Median Household Income

$33,281

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Burlington metro's price level is 93.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 6.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $64,445 has the buying power of $69,150 in average-priced US metros.

93.2

Price Level (US = 100)

$69,150

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$64,445

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$221,200

Median Home Value

$1,007

Median Rent

65.6%

Homeownership

Education

88.5%

High School+

27.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

9.2%

Work From Home

25.6 min

Avg Commute

27.8%

Foreign Born

Burlington spans this state

Nearby metros

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Largest counties in North Carolina

Part of North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Burlington, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 174,286 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #259 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Burlington metro area is $64,445, with a per capita income of $33,281.

The Burlington, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.

Data for the Burlington, Nc CBSA (15500) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.