Burnside, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 161, 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 Pennsylvania, within Clearfield County. The total population is 161. It ranks as the 1780th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burnside is 55.7 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 9.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burnside is $41,875. This is 46% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.2%. This is 107% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 19.8%. This is 275% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $64,200. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Burnside is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Burnside has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents.

Education

3.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 90% 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 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Burnside, 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.