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Burlington, OH
Census-designated place in Lawrence County, Ohio.
Population
2,807
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,014
ZIP codes
0
Burlington and its ZIP codes
Burlington at a glance
- Burlington is about 7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $31,058 a year, 56% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,500 (41% below Ohio) and median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for Burlington, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burlington, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,058
Poverty rate
13.6%
Median home value
$127,500
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (350), German Americans (73), Italian Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Burlington.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,844
13,984 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,447
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$408M
FY 2026, $7,003 per person
How people get to work
Burlington, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burlington, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
554
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burlington, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Burlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ceredo, WVCity | 2.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Kenova, WVCity | 3.4 mi | 1.3 |
| South PointVillage | 3.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Huntington, WVCity | 3.9 mi | 16.2 |
| Catlettsburg, KYCity | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| ChesapeakeVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Ashland, KYCity | 7.5 mi | 10.7 |
| Lavalette, WVCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.6 |
| ProctorvilleVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Coal GroveVillage | 8.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Westwood, KYCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Cannonsburg, KYCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Ironville, KYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| Bellefonte, KYCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Pea Ridge, WVCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| IrontonCity | 11 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burlington, OH in?
- Burlington is in Lawrence County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Burlington, OH?
- About 2,807 people live in Burlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burlington?
- Nearby places include Ceredo, WV (2.4 mi), Kenova, WV (3.4 mi), South Point (3.4 mi), Huntington, WV (3.9 mi), Catlettsburg, KY (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023