Burden is a city located in Cowley County Kansas. Burden has a 2024 population of 507. Burden is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 511 in 2020.
The average household income in Burden is $70,218 with a poverty rate of 12.16%. The median age in Burden is 35.3 years: 39.3 years for males, and 32.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 472 | 90.77% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 8.08% |
| Native American | 6 | 1.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 193 | 2.69 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 99 | 3.7 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.16 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 12 | 4.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 2.57 | 100 | 0 |
3.67
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 3.9% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 11.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 20.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 15 | 4.87% |
| High School Graduate | 62 | 20.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 4.22% |
| Some College | 109 | 35.39% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 288 | 263 | 66 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 9 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,167 | $79,028 | $87,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,833 | $0 | $47,000 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $66,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,625 | $33,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,136 | $48,365 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $40,625 | $0 |
$46,136
Average Earnings
$48,365
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Burden residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 470 | 51 | 10.85% |
| Multiple | 42 | 12 | 28.57% |
12.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.64%
Male Poverty Rate
9.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burden is Multiple, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burden is White, with 10.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.89% |
| High School | 12.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.38% |
| Female Employed | 2.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,125 | $79,702 |
| Households | $55,875 | $70,218 |
| Married Families | $72,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,972 | $55,297 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
52
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 14.59% |
| Native American | 2 | 50% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
3.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
72.31%
Born in Burden
99.62%
Native Born
0.38%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.62% of Burden residents were born in the United States, with 72.31% having been born in Kansas. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 502 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2028 | 503 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2027 | 504 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 505 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 506 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 507 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 508 | -5 | -0.97% |
| 2022 | 513 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 514 | 3 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 511 | -19 | -3.58% |
| 2019 | 530 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 533 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 535 | -4 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 539 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 541 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 542 | -4 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 546 | 3 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 543 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 542 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 543 | 0 | 0% |