Burnham town is located in Waldo County Maine. Burnham town has a 2024 population of 1,128. Burnham town is currently growing at a rate of 0.8% annually and its population has increased by 2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,101 in 2020.
The average household income in Burnham town is $61,174 with a poverty rate of 25.18%. The median age in Burnham town is 53.9 years: 52.7 years for males, and 55.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burnham town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 782 | 94.33% |
| Other race | 25 | 3.02% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 377 | 2.2 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Married | 161 | 2.88 | 97.5 | 2.5 |
| Non Family | 161 | 1.27 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Female | 31 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 24 | 2.79 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
89.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 12.88% |
| Associates Degree | 48 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 91 | 14.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 5.25% |
| High School Graduate | 237 | 37.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 3.66% |
| Some College | 116 | 18.44% |
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 | 615 | 511 | 122 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,583 | $0 | $103,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $137,813 | $0 | $137,813 |
| High School Graduate | $27,500 | $38,000 | $20,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,750 | $57,778 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,804 | $41,354 | $38,333 |
| Some College | $48,182 | $60,208 | $48,068 |
$40,804
Average Earnings
$41,354
Average Male
$38,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.87% of Burnham town residents speak only English, while 4.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 771 | 187 | 24.25% |
| Other | 25 | 11 | 44% |
| Multiple | 19 | 9 | 47.37% |
25.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.95%
Male Poverty Rate
22.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burnham town is Multiple, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burnham town is White, with 24.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.46% |
| High School | 22.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.52% |
| Some College | 9.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 20.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.35% |
| Female Employed | 2.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,958 | $73,214 |
| Households | $40,893 | $61,174 |
| Married Families | $61,016 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,911 | $42,097 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 14.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.7%
Labor Force Participation
33.4%
Employment Rate
8.5%
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
62.12%
Born in Burnham town
98.55%
Native Born
1.45%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
98.55% of Burnham town residents were born in the United States, with 62.12% having been born in Maine. 0% 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 | 1,173 | 9 | 0.77% |
| 2028 | 1,164 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 2027 | 1,155 | 9 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 1,146 | 9 | 0.79% |
| 2025 | 1,137 | 9 | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 1,128 | 9 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 1,119 | 9 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 1,110 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 1,107 | 6 | 0.54% |
| 2020 | 1,101 | -134 | -10.85% |
| 2019 | 1,235 | 7 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 1,228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,228 | 22 | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 1,206 | 11 | 0.92% |
| 2015 | 1,195 | 9 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 1,186 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 1,181 | 7 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 1,174 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,174 | 5 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 1,169 | 0 | 0% |