Burns is a very small town located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 1,872 people and two associated neighborhoods, Burns is the 246th largest community in Tennessee. Burns real estate is some of the most expensive in Tennessee, although Burns house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Burns is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Burns is a town of sales and office workers, managers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Burns who work in management occupations (14.80%), sales jobs (13.27%), and office and administrative support (11.63%). One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 11.21% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Burns is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Burns’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. One downside of living in Burns, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 30.30 minutes every day commuting to work. As is often the case in a small town, Burns doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Burns are slightly better educated than the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns, with 21.77% of adults in Burns having a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Burns in 2022 was $33,052, which is upper middle income relative to Tennessee, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $132,208 for a family of four. However, Burns contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Burns is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Burns home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Burns residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Burns include English, German, Irish, European, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Burns is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
