Burns City, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Burns City, Indiana had a total population of 139, the 798th largest community in Indiana. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Burns City Quick Facts
How Burns City Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 58 | 139 | +139.7% |
How Burns City Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Burns City Rankings in Indiana
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Other Cities in Martin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loogootee | 2,853 | $50,000 | 26.4% | $148,500 |
| Shoals | 679 | $38,333 | 20.5% | $151,500 |
| Crane | 260 | $46,719 | 27.7% | $103,600 |
| Dover Hill | 71 | N/A | 7.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Burns City
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commiskey | 139 | $90,188 | $164,800 | 30.9% | 0.0% |
| Duneland Beach | 139 | $52,417 | $615,100 | 78.4% | 5.8% |
| Liberty Mills | 139 | $60,962 | $46,800 | 0.0% | 16.6% |
| Raglesville | 139 | N/A | $187,500 | 49.4% | 0.0% |
| Wallace | 140 | $75,500 | $103,400 | 18.5% | 2.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 139, Burns City'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
Burns City is a small community located in Indiana, within Martin County. The total population is 139. It ranks as the 798th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.
Age Demographics
The median age in Burns City is 75.2 years. This is 97% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 7.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 54.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Burns City. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Burns City, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Burns City was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Burns City, Indiana 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 Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Burns City, Indiana?
Burns City, Indiana has a population of 139 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Burns City, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Burns City — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Burns City, IN?
The ACS sample for Burns City recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Burns City, Indiana?
Burns City's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Burns City, IN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Burns City — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Burns City, Indiana?
13.2% of adults (25+) in Burns City hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.