Burlington
City in Alamance County, North Carolina
Burlington is a city in Alamance County, North Carolina, with 57,303 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 633 ft (193 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elon, 2.9 miles NW.
- 57,303residents (2020 Census)
- 633 ftelevation · 193 m
- 31.3 sq miland area · 81.1 km²
- 1,831 / sq mipopulation density
- 27201ZIP code
About Burlington
Burlington is a city in predominantly Alamance County (with western outskirts of the city in Guilford County) in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city is located in the Piedmont Triad, where it is the principal city of the Burlington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, located directly east of the Greensboro-High Point Metropolitan Area. The population of the city of Burlington was 57,303 at the 2020 census, which makes Burlington the 18th-most populous city in North Carolina.
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Living in Burlington
- Median household income
- $56,880
- Median home value
- $199,200
- Median rent
- $1,051/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Burlington had 57,303 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 57,303 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,831 per sq mi (707 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burlington at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Alamance County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 57,303 (2020) |
| Land area | 31.30 sq mi (81.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.56 sq mi (4.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0761° N, 79.4683° W |
| ZIP code | 27201 |
| Official website | burlingtonnc.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3709060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burlington
- Elon2.9 mi NW
- Glen Raven3.3 mi N
- Alamance3.5 mi S
- Gibsonville4.5 mi NW
- Graham4.6 mi E
- Whitsett5.7 mi W
- Haw River6.2 mi E
- Ossipee6.8 mi NW
- Swepsonville7.1 mi SE
- Green Level7.6 mi NE
- Sedalia8.3 mi W
- Altamahaw8.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Burlington
What county is Burlington in?
Burlington is in Alamance County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Burlington, NC?
57,303 people lived in Burlington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burlington, NC?
The ZIP code of Burlington is 27201.
What is the elevation of Burlington?
633 feet (193 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Burlington?
Elon (2.9 mi), Glen Raven (3.3 mi), Alamance (3.5 mi), Gibsonville (4.5 mi), Graham (4.6 mi).
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