Burnham, IL is a small city located in Cook County with a population of 4,085 and a population density of 2,178 people per square mile. Burnham is known for its close-knit community and high quality of life. Local businesses in the area include Creekside Pizzeria, Burnham Market Grocery, and Joe’s Barbershop. Year-round outdoor activities include golfing at Jackson Park Golf Course, fishing at the Calumet River and walking around Wolf Lake Park. Other organizations in the area include the Burnham Bowlers Club, the Burnham Senior Center and the local library branch. Sporting events are often held at Burnham Stadium or Wolf Lake Sports Center; sports teams from nearby schools often compete against each other here.
The population in Burnham is 4,085. There are 2,202 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Burnham is 36.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Burnham is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Burnham
- 28.8% are married
- 12.9% are divorced
- 17.1% are married with children
- 41.9% have children, but are single
Race in Burnham
- 15.3% are White
- 59.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 24.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander