Burnham is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Burnham has a 2024 population of 3,814. Burnham is currently declining at a rate of -1.42% annually and its population has decreased by -5.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,033 in 2020.
The average household income in Burnham is $66,076 with a poverty rate of 13.82%. The median age in Burnham is 36.5 years: 35.3 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burnham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,423 | 60.91% |
| Other race | 864 | 21.72% |
| White | 529 | 13.3% |
| Two or more races | 143 | 3.59% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
Other race
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,476 | 2.51 | 60 | 40 |
| Non Family | 697 | 1.04 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 380 | 4.45 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Female | 366 | 3.28 | 44 | 56 |
| Male | 33 | 2.7 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
3.7
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 240 | 8.78% |
| Associates Degree | 332 | 12.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 185 | 6.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 135 | 4.94% |
| High School Graduate | 760 | 27.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 197 | 7.2% |
| Some College | 886 | 32.39% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,711 | 1,536 | 227 |
| Hispanic | 610 | 429 | 26 |
| Other Race | 444 | 303 | 2 |
| White | 388 | 315 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 65 | 5 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 5 |
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 | $46,429 | $53,906 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $54,375 |
| High School Graduate | $27,782 | $28,679 | $19,891 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,500 | $0 | $48,750 |
| Overall | $40,879 | $57,188 | $33,897 |
| Some College | $47,250 | $75,029 | $35,963 |
$40,879
Average Earnings
$57,188
Average Male
$33,897
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.27% of Burnham residents speak only English, while 18.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,280 | 334 | 14.65% |
| Hispanic | 1,103 | 118 | 10.7% |
| Other | 864 | 90 | 10.42% |
| White | 303 | 50 | 16.5% |
| Multiple | 135 | 26 | 19.26% |
13.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.03%
Male Poverty Rate
10.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burnham is Multiple, with 19.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burnham is Other, with 10.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.5% |
| High School | 9.79% |
| Some College | 9.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 3.65% |
| Female Employed | 1.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,844 | $72,569 |
| Households | $55,708 | $66,076 |
| Married Families | $83,973 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,803 | $57,754 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.2%
Male Marriage Rate
23.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
91
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 55 | 3.02% |
| White | 36 | 7.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
78.26%
Born in Burnham
92.18%
Native Born
7.82%
Foreign Born
3.32%
Non Citizen
4.5%
Naturalized
92.18% of Burnham residents were born in the United States, with 78.26% having been born in Illinois. 3.32% 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 | 3,541 | -54 | -1.5% |
| 2028 | 3,595 | -55 | -1.51% |
| 2027 | 3,650 | -55 | -1.48% |
| 2026 | 3,705 | -54 | -1.44% |
| 2025 | 3,759 | -55 | -1.44% |
| 2024 | 3,814 | -55 | -1.42% |
| 2023 | 3,869 | -29 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 3,898 | -63 | -1.59% |
| 2021 | 3,961 | -72 | -1.79% |
| 2020 | 4,033 | -51 | -1.25% |
| 2019 | 4,084 | -30 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 4,114 | -39 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 4,153 | -36 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 4,189 | -27 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 4,216 | -20 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 4,236 | -5 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 4,241 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 4,238 | 11 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 4,227 | 14 | 0.33% |
| 2010 | 4,213 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,170 | 254 | 6.49% |
| 1990 | 3,916 | -114 | -2.83% |
| 1980 | 4,030 | 396 | 10.9% |
| 1970 | 3,634 | 93 | 2.63% |