Burns

Burns, Oregon commonly referred to as the gateway to the Steens Mountains, became a town in 1891 and is the county seat of Harney County. Burns offers the visitor breathtaking scenery, outdoor activities of hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and backpacking with easy access to the Steens Mountains and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge just 30 miles south of the City on US 205.  The 185,000 acres provides a Mecca for bird watchers as it is the habitat for over 250 species of migratory birds.  

A visit to downtown Burns provides opportunity for visitors to meet the friendly people of this western town, and view collections of arrowheads, art galleries and stores.  A visit to the Harney County Historical Museum is necessary and provides a history of the old west in Burns and Harney County, with historical photos, ranching memorabilia and full room restorations of the old western kitchen. 

For more information, visit cityofburnsor.gov/

Population

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Population

Population2000201020232028
Burns2,9052,7542,7912,821

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4157127152
5-9148142149
10-14161137154
15-19193132142
20-24157148126
25-29150183141
30-34129166161
35-39136155167
40-44142136144
45-49192130153
50-54210155127
55-59221189164
60-64211219203
65-69163244228
70-74126207212
75-79109135176
80-846894113
85+7992109
18+2,1612,3012,279
Median Age454847

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Burns2023
Total2,791.00
White Alone85.20
Black Alone0.21
American Indian Alone4.94
Asian Alone0.68
Pacific Islander Alone0.00
Some Other Race1.25
Two or More Races7.70
Hispanic Origin6.31
Diversity Index35.20

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Burns2023 - 2028
Population0.21%
Households0.30%
Families0.42%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households1,2071,2841,2691,288
Housing Units1,3991,5061,4221,421
Owner Occupied Units916937
Renter Occupied Units353351
Vacant Units153133

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Burns20232028
Median Home Value$172,137$164,007
Average Home Value$214,356$213,367
<$50,000157163
$50,000 - $99,999164179
$100,000 - $149,9997987
$150,000 - $199,999131141
$200,000 - $249,9998064
$250,000 - $299,999128118
$300,000 - $399,999134133
$400,000 - $499,9991318
$500,000 - $749,99989
$1,000,000 +911

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later29
2000-2009141
1990-1999238
1980-198997
1970-1979221
1960-1969149
1950-1959120
1940-194964
1939 or Before336

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income

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Income

Burns20232028
Median Household$37,956$42,415
Average Household$56,002$63,287
Per Capita$25,485$28,917

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Burns2023
<$15,000177
$15,000 - $24,999205
$25,000 - $34,999185
$35,000 - $49,999252
$50,000 - $74,999161
$75,000 - $99,999141
$100,000 - $149,99999
$150,000 - $199,99937
$200,000+12

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+993
In-County Residents954
Out-of-County Residents39
Drive Alone650
Carpooled42
Public Transport0
Work at Home177
Less than 5 minutes100
5-9 minutes410
10-14 minutes170
15-19 minutes52
20-24 minutes21
25-29 minutes0
30-34 minutes28
35-39 minutes0
40-44 minutes0
45-59 minutes35
60-89 minutes1
90+ minutes0
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees1,591
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt3
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction26
Manufacturing63
Wholesale Trade24
  
Retail Trade213
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers78
Furn & Home Furnish Str1
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip32
Food & Beverage Stores72
Health/Pers Care Stores9
Gasoline Stations5
Clothing/Accessory Store2
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music11
General Merchandise Str3
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse15
Information23
  
Finance & Insurance51
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn39
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other12
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing17
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv43
Legal Services5
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt3
Educational Services107
HealthCare/Social Assist225
Arts/Entertainment/Rec10
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs137
Accommodation18
Food Srv/Drinking Places119
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin70
Auto Repair/Maintenance5
Public Administration Emp548

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Burns2023
Some High School113
Graduated High School716
Associates Degree113
Bachelor's Degree153
Graduate Degree110

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses226
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus2
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus7
Manufacturing Bus10
Wholesale Trade Bus5
  
Retail Trade Bus28
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus7
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus1
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus2
Food & Beverage Stores Bus4
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus3
Gasoline Stations Bus1
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus1
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus6
General Merchandise Str Bus3
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus3
Information Bus4
  
Finance & Insurance Bus11
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus6
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus0
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus5
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus8
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus11
Legal Services Bus2
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1
Educational Services Bus5
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus25
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus5
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus23
Accommodation Bus6
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus17
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus22
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus2
Public Administration Bus47

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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