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Burlington, KS
City in Coffey County, Kansas.
Population
2,605
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,157
ZIP codes
0
Burlington and its ZIP codes
Burlington at a glance
- Burlington is about 32 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 103rd most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $50,882 a year, 31% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,300 (31% below Kansas) and median rent is $834 a month.
Local data for Burlington, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlington, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,882
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$149,300
Median rent
$834/mo
Homeownership
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (559), Irish Americans (252), Mexican Americans (189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coffey County. PPP loans are for Burlington.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,751
3,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,553
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.22M
FY 2026, $8,758 per person
How people get to work
Burlington, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlington, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
550
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 19°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burlington, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Burlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New StrawnCity | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| LeRoyCity | 9.6 mi | 0.8 |
| GridleyCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| HartfordCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| WestphaliaCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WaverlyCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| LeboCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| Neosho FallsCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Neosho RapidsCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| HarrisCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| OlivetCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Mont IdaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| VirgilCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| MadisonCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| PiquaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4 |
| Yates CenterCity | 22 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlington, KS in?
- Burlington is in Coffey County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Burlington, KS?
- About 2,605 people live in Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlington?
- Nearby places include New Strawn (4.6 mi), LeRoy (9.6 mi), Gridley (10 mi), Hartford (14 mi), Westphalia (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023