The Burlington, IA−IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties−one in southeast Iowa and the other in West Central Illinois, anchored by the city of Burlington, Iowa.

[1] As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 50,564 people, 20,635 households, and 13,911 families residing within the μSA.

The racial makeup of the μSA was 94.47% White, 3.03% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races.

Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.61% of the population.

Males had a median income of $33,060 versus $21,815 for females.