Burlington City, Iowa
As of the census of 2000, there were 26839 people, 11102 households, and 7110 families residing in the city. The population density was 1910.1 people per square mile (737.49/km˛), giving it the 38th most densely populated city among the Iowa. There were 11985 housing units at an average density of 853 per square mile (329.35/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.36 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. The median age was 37.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Burlington City was 35.9 and 39.9 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 91.59% White, 5.04% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 0.66% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 1.43% from two or more races and 0.9% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33770, it is 500th wealthiest city by median household income in Iowa. The median income for a family in the city was $40912, making its Iowa's 535th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $19450, it is the 172nd highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Iowa. The median income is $20770, The median income for males was $27025, compared to $14734 for females.
In 2000, 6248 pupils and students, of which 48.29% are male and 51.71% are female, 23.28% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.71% nursery or pri school, 4.8% kindergarten, 46.93% elementary school, 23.21% high school and 17.35% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 26839 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 26846 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 26776 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 26417 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 25989 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 25770 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 25416 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 25204 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 25210 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 25305 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 25327 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 219 | 263 | 482 |
| Kindergarten | 167 | 133 | 300 |
| Elementary school | 1509 | 1423 | 2932 |
| High school | 699 | 751 | 1450 |
| College or graduate school | 423 | 661 | 1084 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington city, Iowa | $33770 | $40912 | $19450 |
| Des Moines County, Iowa | $36790 | $45089 | $19701 |
| Iowa, United States | $39469 | $48005 | $19674 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |