Burlington is a city located in Kit Carson County Colorado. Burlington has a 2024 population of 3,115. It is also the county seat of Kit Carson County. Burlington is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,166 in 2020.
The average household income in Burlington is $84,630 with a poverty rate of 5.8%. The median age in Burlington is 39.8 years: 38.2 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burlington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,600 | 81.66% |
| Other race | 380 | 11.93% |
| Two or more races | 179 | 5.62% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,397 | 2.21 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Married | 674 | 2.79 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Non Family | 481 | 1.04 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Female | 173 | 2.89 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 69 | 3.03 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 193 | 9.19% |
| Associates Degree | 185 | 8.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 8.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 6.19% |
| High School Graduate | 565 | 26.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 157 | 7.48% |
| Some College | 685 | 32.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,477 | 1,376 | 255 |
| Hispanic | 524 | 280 | 10 |
| Other Race | 174 | 112 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 137 | 108 | 33 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 10 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Black | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,261 | $0 | $57,772 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $44,318 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,648 | $44,375 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,732 | $43,333 | $18,750 |
| Overall | $43,735 | $52,279 | $34,150 |
| Some College | $51,452 | $54,088 | $40,588 |
$43,735
Average Earnings
$52,279
Average Male
$34,150
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.86% of Burlington residents speak only English, while 21.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,123 | 95 | 4.47% |
| Hispanic | 860 | 53 | 6.16% |
| Multiple | 172 | 38 | 22.09% |
| Other | 373 | 15 | 4.02% |
| Native | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
5.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.7%
Male Poverty Rate
7.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burlington is Native, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burlington is Other, with 4.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.48% |
| High School | 3.58% |
| Some College | 2.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.32% |
| Male Employed | 0.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,592 | $96,213 |
| Households | $61,528 | $84,630 |
| Married Families | $76,316 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,867 | $59,424 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.0%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
196
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 169 | 8.44% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 4.88% |
| Other Race | 17 | 8.81% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 6.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.58%
Born in Burlington
89.29%
Native Born
10.71%
Foreign Born
8.67%
Non Citizen
2.04%
Naturalized
89.29% of Burlington residents were born in the United States, with 52.58% having been born in Colorado. 8.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,052 | -12 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 3,064 | -13 | -0.42% |
| 2027 | 3,077 | -13 | -0.42% |
| 2026 | 3,090 | -12 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 3,102 | -13 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 3,115 | -13 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 3,128 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 3,123 | 22 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 3,101 | -65 | -2.05% |
| 2020 | 3,166 | 18 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 3,148 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 3,155 | 2 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 3,153 | -453 | -12.56% |
| 2016 | 3,606 | -569 | -13.63% |
| 2015 | 4,175 | 210 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 3,965 | -273 | -6.44% |
| 2013 | 4,238 | 212 | 5.27% |
| 2012 | 4,026 | -79 | -1.92% |
| 2011 | 4,105 | -146 | -3.43% |
| 2010 | 4,251 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,678 | 737 | 25.06% |
| 1990 | 2,941 | -166 | -5.34% |
| 1980 | 3,107 | 279 | 9.87% |
| 1970 | 2,828 | -224 | -7.34% |