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 $72,889 with a poverty rate of 13%. The median age in Burley is 30.2 years: 28.9 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,473 | 73.64% |
| Two or more races | 1,461 | 12.7% |
| Other race | 1,401 | 12.18% |
| Native American | 97 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,900 | 2.85 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Married | 2,018 | 3.55 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 1,111 | 1.16 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Male | 390 | 3.76 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Female | 381 | 3.19 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 656 | 9.76% |
| Associates Degree | 658 | 9.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 923 | 13.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 290 | 4.31% |
| High School Graduate | 1,990 | 29.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 502 | 7.47% |
| Some College | 1,702 | 25.32% |
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 | 4,243 | 3,884 | 1,019 |
| Hispanic | 2,031 | 1,282 | 89 |
| Other Race | 793 | 453 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 778 | 590 | 89 |
| Native American | 97 | 63 | 0 |
| Asian | 63 | 63 | 41 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 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 65.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,125 | $60,089 | $47,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,196 | $89,875 | $40,658 |
| High School Graduate | $32,891 | $37,683 | $19,835 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,942 | $39,141 | $20,333 |
| Overall | $35,496 | $44,390 | $28,571 |
| Some College | $39,097 | $46,522 | $34,288 |
$35,496
Average Earnings
$44,390
Average Male
$28,571
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.62% of Burley residents speak only English, while 24.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,534 | 762 | 11.66% |
| Hispanic | 3,939 | 660 | 16.76% |
| Other | 1,382 | 269 | 19.46% |
| Multiple | 1,452 | 151 | 10.4% |
| Native | 89 | 43 | 48.31% |
13%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.36%
Male Poverty Rate
11.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burley is Native, with 48.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burley is Multiple, with 10.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.66% |
| Some College | 16.21% |
| High School | 9.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.36% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.84% |
| Male Employed | 7.77% |
| Female Employed | 5.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,788 | $73,749 |
| Households | $58,889 | $72,889 |
| Married Families | $71,338 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,111 | $58,253 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
452
Number of Veterans
445
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| First Gulf War | 138 |
| Second Gulf War | 129 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 159 |
| 75+ | 134 |
| 65 to 74 | 69 |
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 343 | 5.9% |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 6.43% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 2.38% |
| Other Race | 26 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 15 | 23.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
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
56.82%
Born in Burley
88.88%
Native Born
11.12%
Foreign Born
6.82%
Non Citizen
4.3%
Naturalized
88.88% of Burley residents were born in the United States, with 56.82% having been born in Idaho. 6.82% 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% |