Burns town, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Burns town, Tennessee Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Burns town, Tennessee has a total population of 1,746, the 242nd largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $67,321, which is about average than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.4%.

Burns town Quick Facts

Population 1,746

Median Household Income $67,321

Median Home Value $285,600

Poverty Rate 9.4%

Unemployment Rate 2.5%

Median Age 41.2 years

Homeownership Rate 73.3%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

High School Graduation Rate 89.3%

Diversity Index 26/100

Population 1,746 242nd of 504

Median Income $67,321 above average

Poverty Rate 9.4% 25% lower national

Median Home Value $285,600 top 20%

How Burns town Compares

Median Household Income

Burns town

$67,321

$67,097

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Burns town

$285,600

$256,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.9%

$25K-$50K 19.8%

$50K-$100K 41.9%

$100K+ 23.4%

Employment

2.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7% | National: 5.2%

68.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.3%

Renter 26.7%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

30.7%

55-74

22.8%

75+

4.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Burns town Rankings in Tennessee

#242 Population of 504

#144 Median Income of 504

#201 Education of 504

#82 Home Value of 504

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Cities Similar to Burns town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
New Market town	1,789	$70,913	$166,400	25.5%	5.1%
Unionville CDP	1,751	$76,671	$260,300	19.2%	0.7%
McEwen city	1,814	$71,563	$152,700	16.3%	8.6%
Cross Plains city	1,809	$72,734	$295,000	17.8%	2.4%
Cornersville town	1,832	$63,438	$219,300	26.9%	32.0%

Population Overview

Burns town is a small community located in Tennessee. The total population is 1,746. It ranks as the 242nd most populous out of 504 cities and towns in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burns town is 41.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burns town is $67,321. This is about average than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $285,600. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $256,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Burns town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 15.7%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Burns town, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 504 Census-designated places in Tennessee. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Burns town, Tennessee?

Burns town, Tennessee has a population of 1,746 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Burns town, TN?

The median household income in Burns town is $67,321, which is 14% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Burns town, TN?

The poverty rate in Burns town is 9.4%. This means approximately 163 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Burns town, Tennessee?

Burns town's population is 85.5% White, 1.9% Black, 8.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Burns town, TN?

The median home value in Burns town is $285,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

How educated is Burns town, Tennessee?

19.4% of adults (25+) in Burns town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.