Burien, WA Demographics

A map of Burien's Population by Race

Burien, Washington had a population of 52,066 in 2020. It was 44.8% White, 7.4% Black, 14.0% Asian, 24.5% Hispanic, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 6.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burien, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 639 places in Washington, Burien is the 26th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Burien's White Population

23,341 residents of Burien identify as White, or 44.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Burien less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burien is ranked #567 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burien is more White than neighboring White Center (33% White), Boulevard Park (39.7% White), SeaTac (29.2% White), and Tukwila (28% White). Burien is less White than neighboring Normandy Park (76% White).

Burien's Black Population

3,836 residents of Burien identify as Black, or 7.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burien roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burien is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burien is more Black than neighboring Normandy Park (1.9% Black). Burien is less Black than neighboring White Center (14.2% Black), Boulevard Park (11.5% Black), SeaTac (23.9% Black), and Tukwila (18.6% Black).

Burien's Asian Population

7,313 residents of Burien identify as Asian, or 14.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burien roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burien is ranked #44 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burien is more Asian than neighboring Normandy Park (6.2% Asian), and Boulevard Park (12.1% Asian). Burien is less Asian than neighboring White Center (21.4% Asian), SeaTac (18.3% Asian), and Tukwila (26.1% Asian).

Burien's Hispanic Population

12,756 residents of Burien identify as Hispanic, or 24.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burien slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burien is ranked #77 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burien is more Hispanic than neighboring White Center (22.4% Hispanic), Normandy Park (7.6% Hispanic), SeaTac (19.4% Hispanic), and Tukwila (18.7% Hispanic). Burien is less Hispanic than neighboring Boulevard Park (27.7% Hispanic).

Burien's Native American/Other Population

1,566 residents of Burien identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burien roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burien is ranked #153 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burien is more Native American/Other than neighboring White Center (2.7% Native American/Other), and Normandy Park (1.3% Native American/Other). Burien is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boulevard Park (3.2% Native American/Other), SeaTac (4.3% Native American/Other), and Tukwila (3.4% Native American/Other).

Burien's Multiracial Population

3,254 residents of Burien identify as Multiracial, or 6.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burien roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burien is ranked #327 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burien is more Multiracial than neighboring Boulevard Park (5.8% Multiracial), SeaTac (5% Multiracial), and Tukwila (5.2% Multiracial). Burien is less Multiracial than neighboring Normandy Park (7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.