Burleigh County Demographics

A map of Burleigh County's Population by Race

Burleigh County, North Dakota had a population of 98,458 in 2020. It was 85.7% White, 2.3% Black, 1.1% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 4.7% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burleigh County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Burleigh County is the 2nd most populous county of the 53 counties in North Dakota.

Burleigh County's White Population

84,349 residents of Burleigh County identify as White, or 85.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Burleigh County roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Dakota (81.7% White). Of the 53 counties in North Dakota, Burleigh County is ranked #40 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burleigh County is less White than neighboring Sheridan County (94.2% White), Kidder County (94.9% White), Emmons County (95.8% White), Morton County (86.5% White), and Oliver County (93.5% White).

Burleigh County's Black Population

2,227 residents of Burleigh County identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burleigh County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Dakota (3.4% Black). Of the 53 counties in North Dakota, Burleigh County is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burleigh County is more Black than neighboring Sheridan County (0.2% Black), Kidder County (0.1% Black), Emmons County (0% Black), Morton County (1.4% Black), and Oliver County (0.2% Black).

Burleigh County's Asian Population

1,043 residents of Burleigh County identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burleigh County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Dakota (1.7% Asian). Of the 53 counties in North Dakota, Burleigh County is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burleigh County is more Asian than neighboring Sheridan County (0.5% Asian), Kidder County (0% Asian), Emmons County (0.4% Asian), Morton County (0.5% Asian), and Oliver County (0.3% Asian).

Burleigh County's Hispanic Population

3,084 residents of Burleigh County identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burleigh County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic). Of the 53 counties in North Dakota, Burleigh County is ranked #16 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burleigh County is more Hispanic than neighboring Sheridan County (0.8% Hispanic), Kidder County (2.2% Hispanic), Emmons County (1.1% Hispanic), and Oliver County (1.5% Hispanic). Burleigh County is less Hispanic than neighboring Morton County (3.9% Hispanic).

Burleigh County's Native American/Other Population

4,579 residents of Burleigh County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burleigh County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Dakota (5.1% Native American/Other). Of the 53 counties in North Dakota, Burleigh County is ranked #9 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burleigh County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sheridan County (1.2% Native American/Other), Kidder County (0.7% Native American/Other), Emmons County (0.6% Native American/Other), Morton County (4.1% Native American/Other), and Oliver County (1.4% Native American/Other).

Burleigh County's Multiracial Population

3,176 residents of Burleigh County identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burleigh County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 53 counties in North Dakota, Burleigh County is ranked #21 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burleigh County is more Multiracial than neighboring Kidder County (2.1% Multiracial), Emmons County (2.2% Multiracial), and Oliver County (3.1% Multiracial). Burleigh County is less Multiracial than neighboring Morton County (3.6% Multiracial).

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