Burns, OR is a small rural town with a population of 2,726 people according to the US Census. Located in the southeast corner of Oregon, Burns has a population density of 781 people per square mile, much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Burns offers many activities and local attractions. Local businesses include The Golden Home Bakery for delicious home-baked goods and The Creasey Spa for pampering spa services. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy fishing on nearby Lake Abert and hiking through the surrounding mountains. Other organizations located in Burns are the Harney County Museum which displays artifacts from the local area as well as from around the world, and The Friends of Steens Mountain who focus on preserving outdoor recreation opportunities in the Steens Mountains area. For sports fans, Burns hosts several annual sporting events such as the Oregon High Desert Classics Horse Show and rodeos hosted by Harney District Fair Board.
The population in Burns is 2,726. There are 763 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Burns is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Burns is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Burns
- 42.3% are married
- 15.5% are divorced
- 25.8% are married with children
- 15.9% have children, but are single
Race in Burns
- 87.8% are White
- 0.7% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 3.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander