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Burlington, CO
City in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
Population
3,152
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,468
ZIP codes
0
Burlington and its ZIP codes
Burlington at a glance
- Burlington is about 26 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $74,308 a year, 22% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,100 (61% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,154 a month.
Local data for Burlington, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlington, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,308
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$208,100
Median rent
$1,154/mo
Homeownership
72.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (927), German Americans (755), Irish Americans (354).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kit Carson County. PPP loans are for Burlington.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,457
3,051 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.1M
FY 2026, $8,339 per person
How people get to work
Burlington, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlington, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,568
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
91° / 17°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burlington, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Burlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BethuneTown | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| Kanorado, KSCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| StrattonTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| VonaTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| KirkCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| IdaliaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlington, CO in?
- Burlington is in Kit Carson County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Burlington, CO?
- About 3,152 people live in Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlington?
- Nearby places include Bethune (8 mi), Kanorado, KS (13 mi), Stratton (18 mi), Vona (25 mi), Kirk (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023