Demographics & People — Burlington, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 18,090 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,800 |
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| Median Age | 37.7 |
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| Total Households | 6,691 |
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| Family Households | 4,616 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2094 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,758 |
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| Black or African American | 570 |
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| Asian | 470 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 978 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,572 |
| German | 4,223 |
| Other groups | 2,534 |
| Irish | 2,370 |
| English | 2,063 |
| American | 1,270 |
| Italian | 985 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 943 |
| French (except Basque) | 614 |
| Slovak | 421 |
Language
| English Only | 15,664 |
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| Spanish | 795 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,172 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 824 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,212 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Burlington, Kentucky.
