Burnham, IL Demographics
A map of Burnham's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 2,419 | 59.8% |
Hispanic | 1,035 | 25.6% |
White | 491 | 12.1% |
Multiracial | 72 | 1.8% |
Native American/Other | 17 | 0.4% |
Asian | 12 | 0.3% |
Burnham, Illinois had a population of 4,046 in 2020. It was 12.1% White, 59.8% Black, 0.3% Asian, 25.6% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burnham, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Burnham is the 378th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Burnham's White Population
491 residents of Burnham identify as White, or 12.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Burnham considerably less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Burnham is ranked #1437 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Burnham is more White than neighboring Calumet City (7.4% White), Dolton (2.8% White), and South Holland (9.8% White). Burnham is less White than neighboring Hammond (30.4% White), and Lansing (29.1% White).
Burnham's Black Population
2,419 residents of Burnham identify as Black, or 59.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burnham considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Burnham is ranked #37 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Burnham is more Black than neighboring Hammond (25.1% Black), and Lansing (46.2% Black). Burnham is less Black than neighboring Calumet City (72% Black), Dolton (90.2% Black), and South Holland (80.5% Black).
Burnham's Asian Population
12 residents of Burnham identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burnham slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Burnham is ranked #777 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Burnham is more Asian than neighboring Calumet City (0.1% Asian), and Dolton (0.2% Asian). Burnham is less Asian than neighboring Hammond (0.8% Asian), South Holland (0.4% Asian), and Lansing (0.9% Asian).
Burnham's Hispanic Population
1,035 residents of Burnham identify as Hispanic, or 25.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burnham slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Burnham is ranked #89 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Burnham is more Hispanic than neighboring Calumet City (18% Hispanic), Dolton (4.4% Hispanic), South Holland (6.6% Hispanic), and Lansing (20.6% Hispanic). Burnham is less Hispanic than neighboring Hammond (40.2% Hispanic).
Burnham's Native American/Other Population
17 residents of Burnham identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burnham roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Burnham is ranked #616 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Burnham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Calumet City (0.5% Native American/Other), Dolton (0.6% Native American/Other), Hammond (0.5% Native American/Other), South Holland (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lansing (0.7% Native American/Other).
Burnham's Multiracial Population
72 residents of Burnham identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burnham roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Burnham is ranked #1285 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Burnham is less Multiracial than neighboring Calumet City (1.9% Multiracial), Dolton (1.9% Multiracial), Hammond (2.9% Multiracial), South Holland (2.2% Multiracial), and Lansing (2.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.