Burley is a city located in Cassia County Idaho. Burley has a 2024 population of 12,275. It is also the county seat of Cassia County. Burley is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 4.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,759 in 2020.
The average household income in Burley is $82,388 with a poverty rate of 14.08%. The median age in Burley is 29.2 years: 28.7 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,647 | 65.24% |
| Other race | 2,070 | 17.66% |
| Two or more races | 1,861 | 15.88% |
| Native American | 86 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.42% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% |
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 | 3,872 | 2.93 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 1,908 | 3.63 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 1,174 | 1.15 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Male | 405 | 4.02 | 36.3 | 63.7 |
| Female | 385 | 3.74 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
3.58
Average Family Size
2.93
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 636 | 9.43% |
| Associates Degree | 780 | 11.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 794 | 11.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 291 | 4.31% |
| High School Graduate | 2,020 | 29.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 454 | 6.73% |
| Some College | 1,773 | 26.27% |
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 | 4,001 | 3,723 | 928 |
| Hispanic | 2,206 | 1,439 | 74 |
| Other Race | 1,119 | 742 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 954 | 725 | 79 |
| Native American | 86 | 59 | 0 |
| Asian | 41 | 41 | 18 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,830 | $62,500 | $49,722 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,676 | $94,091 | $55,583 |
| High School Graduate | $37,949 | $41,425 | $30,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,750 | $42,719 | $22,756 |
| Overall | $41,421 | $49,012 | $31,125 |
| Some College | $40,134 | $60,714 | $28,913 |
$41,421
Average Earnings
$49,012
Average Male
$31,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.33% of Burley residents speak only English, while 27.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,392 | 795 | 18.1% |
| White | 6,121 | 792 | 12.94% |
| Other | 2,050 | 362 | 17.66% |
| Multiple | 1,853 | 241 | 13.01% |
| Native | 69 | 26 | 37.68% |
14.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.72%
Male Poverty Rate
13.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burley is Native, with 37.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burley is White, with 12.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.24% |
| Some College | 15.3% |
| High School | 8.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 19.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.8% |
| Male Employed | 7.65% |
| Female Employed | 6.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,261 | $83,157 |
| Households | $63,315 | $82,388 |
| Married Families | $85,038 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,833 | $71,443 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
279
Number of Veterans
279
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 104 |
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 105 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 228 | 4.38% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.91% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 2.06% |
| Other Race | 18 | 1.23% |
| Asian | 8 | 16.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
66%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
54.46%
Born in Burley
86.02%
Native Born
13.98%
Foreign Born
8.36%
Non Citizen
5.62%
Naturalized
86.02% of Burley residents were born in the United States, with 54.46% having been born in Idaho. 8.36% 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 | 12,920 | 129 | 1.01% |
| 2028 | 12,791 | 129 | 1.02% |
| 2027 | 12,662 | 129 | 1.03% |
| 2026 | 12,533 | 129 | 1.04% |
| 2025 | 12,404 | 129 | 1.05% |
| 2024 | 12,275 | 129 | 1.06% |
| 2023 | 12,146 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 12,145 | 172 | 1.44% |
| 2021 | 11,973 | 214 | 1.82% |
| 2020 | 11,759 | 1,163 | 10.98% |
| 2019 | 10,596 | 119 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 10,477 | 39 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 10,438 | 57 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 10,381 | 45 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 10,336 | -37 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 10,373 | 10 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 10,363 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 10,354 | 36 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 10,318 | -13 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 10,331 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,316 | 614 | 7.06% |
| 1990 | 8,702 | -59 | -0.67% |
| 1980 | 8,761 | 482 | 5.82% |
| 1970 | 8,279 | 771 | 10.27% |
| 1960 | 7,508 | 1,584 | 26.74% |
| 1950 | 5,924 | 595 | 11.17% |
| 1940 | 5,329 | 1,503 | 39.28% |
| 1930 | 3,826 | -1,582 | -29.25% |
| 1920 | 5,408 | -7,512 | -58.14% |