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Burning Man's Burners Age Out: 50s Surpass 20s
30 Aug
Summary
- Festival attendees in their 50s now outnumber those in their 20s.
- Average attendee income is high, with 37% earning $100k-$300k.
- Educational attainment is exceptionally high, with many holding degrees.
The annual Burning Man festival in Nevada's Black Rock Desert is experiencing a demographic shift, with participants in their 50s now exceeding the number of attendees in their 20s as of 2025. This trend highlights an aging festival-goer base.
The festival continues to draw a highly educated and affluent crowd. In 2025, approximately 37% of attendees reported incomes between $100,000 and $300,000, while a significant portion held bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees.
Further data from the Black Rock City Census reveals that non-Hispanic white individuals constituted 75% of attendees in 2025. The festival also saw a higher proportion of men (56%) than women (43%). Politically, attendees are largely active, with a majority identifying as Democrats or unaffiliated.
