Burnside, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 434, Burnside's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Burnside is a small community located in Arizona, within Apache County. The total population is 434. It ranks as the 291st most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burnside is 27.8 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 31.6% of the population under 18, Burnside has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burnside is $29,688. This is 63% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 63% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 47.5%. This is 280% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Burnside, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Burnside is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 2.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 52.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.0%) is well below the state average of 31.4%.

Education

12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Burnside, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.