Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Burnham, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,937

Median Agei

36.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

63.6%2,504

Hispanic/Latino

25.8%1,014

White

9.4%370

Two or More

0.7%28

Other

0.3%12

Asian

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%138

High School Diploma

22.7%629

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%220

Some College (1+ yr)

21.8%605

Associate's Degree

11.2%312

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%274

Master's Degree

4.4%122

Professional Degree

0.9%24

HS or Higher

83.7%

BA or Higher

15.1%

Graduate+

5.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$161,300

Median Renti

$1,208

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58%840

Renter-Occupied

42%609

Total Units

1,607

Homeownership

58%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.8%57

$50K–$100K

15%126

$100K–$150K

20.7%174

$150K–$200K

18.5%155

$200K–$300K

32.1%270

$300K–$500K

4.2%35

$500K–$1M

2.7%23

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

273

$1,250–$1,500

156

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.3%69

2000–2009

1.9%31

1990–1999

13.4%216

1980–1989

14.6%235

1970–1979

15.7%252

1960–1969

15.7%252

1950–1959

13.5%217

1940–1949

13.9%223

1939 or earlier

7%112

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

90.8%1,315

Electricity

7.5%109

Other

1%14

No Fuel

0.5%7

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,790

Mean Household Incomei

$66,319

Per Capita Incomei

$25,856

Poverty Ratei

14.5%

Unemploymenti

10.1%

Labor Forcei

1,855

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.6%110

$10K–$15K

4.2%61

$15K–$20K

2.3%34

$20K–$25K

3%43

$25K–$30K

2.7%39

$30K–$35K

11%159

$35K–$40K

1.5%22

$40K–$45K

6.2%90

$45K–$50K

4.8%69

$50K–$60K

10.1%147

$60K–$75K

7.9%115

$75K–$100K

12.1%175

$100K–$125K

17.1%248

$125K–$150K

4.6%67

$150K–$200K

3%43

$200K+

1.9%27

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

153

Avg. Tenant Renti

$477/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

54 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers95 homes93% occupied$477/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,790/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

78%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

21%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,586

Avg. Commutei

36.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,667

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

109(3.7% of civilian adults)