Burlington, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 188, Burlington'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

Burlington is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Bradford County. The total population is 188. It ranks as the 1740th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burlington is 27.9 years. This is 32% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 32.5% of the population under 18, Burlington has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burlington is $60,682. This is 22% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $217,900. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Burlington has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Burlington, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.