Burnham, IL Demographics

A map of Burnham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	2,504	2,419	63.6%	59.8%
Hispanic	1,014	1,035	25.8%	25.6%
White	370	491	9.4%	12.1%
Multiracial	28	72	0.7%	1.8%
Native American/Other	12	17	0.3%	0.4%
Asian	9	12	0.2%	0.3%

Burnham, Illinois has an estimated population of 3,937, a slight decrease from the 4,046 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.6% Black, 25.8% Hispanic, 9.4% White, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burnham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burnham has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burnham, that probability was 56.2% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burnham is ranked the 381st most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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 was ranked the 378th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burnham's White Population

370 residents of Burnham, or 9.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burnham is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Burnham ranks 1437th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's White population has declined by an estimated 24.6%. White residents' share of Burnham's population has decreased from 12.1% to 9.4%.

Burnham is more White than neighboring Calumet City (5.6% White), and Dolton (5.1% White). Burnham is less White than neighboring Hammond (32.5% White), South Holland (10.2% White), and Lansing (25.2% White).

Burnham's Black Population

2,504 residents of Burnham, or 63.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burnham is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Burnham ranks 37th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Black residents' share of Burnham's population has increased from 59.8% to 63.6%.

Burnham is more Black than neighboring Hammond (22.5% Black), and Lansing (51.4% Black). Burnham is less Black than neighboring Calumet City (75.1% Black), Dolton (89.7% Black), and South Holland (74.9% Black).

Burnham's Asian Population

9 residents of Burnham, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burnham is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Burnham ranks 828th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Burnham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Burnham is less Asian than neighboring Hammond (1.5% Asian), South Holland (1% Asian), and Lansing (2.2% Asian).

Burnham's Hispanic Population

1,014 residents of Burnham, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burnham is higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Burnham ranks 89th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Burnham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.8%.

Burnham is more Hispanic than neighboring Calumet City (16.3% Hispanic), Dolton (1.9% Hispanic), South Holland (10.4% Hispanic), and Lansing (17.9% Hispanic). Burnham is less Hispanic than neighboring Hammond (40.2% Hispanic).

Burnham's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Burnham, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burnham is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Burnham ranks 678th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burnham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Burnham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (0.2% Native American/Other). Burnham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hammond (0.5% Native American/Other), and South Holland (1% Native American/Other).

Burnham's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Burnham, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burnham is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Burnham ranks 1300th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Burnham's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.7%.

Burnham is less Multiracial than neighboring Calumet City (2.6% Multiracial), Dolton (2.7% Multiracial), Hammond (2.7% Multiracial), South Holland (2.5% Multiracial), and Lansing (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.