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Burke, VA Demographics

A map of Burke's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
22,85654.0%
Asian
7,74918.3%
Hispanic
6,00814.2%
Black
2,9787.0%
Multiracial
2,4075.7%
Native American/Other
3140.7%

Burke, Virginia had a population of 42,312 in 2020. It was 54.0% White, 7.0% Black, 18.3% Asian, 14.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burke, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Burke is the 28th 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).

Burke's White Population

22,856 residents of Burke identify as White, or 54.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Burke roughly similar to the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Burke is ranked #502 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burke is more White than neighboring Kings Park (53.2% White), West Springfield (50.8% White), and Ravensworth (47.1% White). Burke is less White than neighboring South Run (68.5% White), and Burke Centre (56.7% White).

Burke's Black Population

2,978 residents of Burke identify as Black, or 7.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burke slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Burke is ranked #349 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burke is more Black than neighboring South Run (5.9% Black), Kings Park (4.9% Black), Burke Centre (6.1% Black), and Ravensworth (2.5% Black). Burke is less Black than neighboring West Springfield (9.5% Black).

Burke's Asian Population

7,749 residents of Burke identify as Asian, or 18.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burke slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Burke is ranked #55 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burke is more Asian than neighboring South Run (12.9% Asian), Kings Park (17.4% Asian), West Springfield (17.1% Asian), and Burke Centre (15.7% Asian). Burke is less Asian than neighboring Ravensworth (26% Asian).

Burke's Hispanic Population

6,008 residents of Burke identify as Hispanic, or 14.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burke roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Burke is ranked #103 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burke is more Hispanic than neighboring South Run (6.1% Hispanic). Burke is less Hispanic than neighboring Kings Park (17.5% Hispanic), West Springfield (15.6% Hispanic), Burke Centre (14.6% Hispanic), and Ravensworth (18.3% Hispanic).

Burke's Native American/Other Population

314 residents of Burke identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burke roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Burke is ranked #300 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burke is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Run (0.4% Native American/Other). Burke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kings Park (1.1% Native American/Other), West Springfield (1% Native American/Other), Burke Centre (0.8% Native American/Other), and Ravensworth (1% Native American/Other).

Burke's Multiracial Population

2,407 residents of Burke identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burke roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Burke is ranked #116 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burke is more Multiracial than neighboring Ravensworth (5% Multiracial). Burke is less Multiracial than neighboring South Run (6.1% Multiracial), Kings Park (5.8% Multiracial), West Springfield (6.1% Multiracial), and Burke Centre (6% Multiracial).

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