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Burlington, IA Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
19,14679.8%
Black
2,2549.4%
Multiracial
1,2945.4%
Hispanic
9103.8%
Asian
2230.9%
Native American/Other
1550.6%

Burlington, Iowa had a population of 23,982 in 2020. It was 79.8% White, 9.4% Black, 0.9% Asian, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Burlington is the 22nd 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).

Burlington's White Population

19,146 residents of Burlington identify as White, or 79.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the White share of the population of Iowa (82.7% White). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Burlington is ranked #964 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is less White than neighboring Gulfport (85.7% White), West Burlington (81.1% White), Oak Hills (93% White), Beaverdale (91.3% White), and Carman (92.5% White).

Burlington's Black Population

2,254 residents of Burlington identify as Black, or 9.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burlington slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Iowa (4.1% Black). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Burlington is ranked #7 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring Gulfport (0% Black), West Burlington (5.2% Black), Oak Hills (0% Black), Beaverdale (0.5% Black), and Carman (0% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

223 residents of Burlington identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Iowa (2.4% Asian). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Burlington is ranked #154 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Beaverdale (0.2% Asian), and Carman (0% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Gulfport (2.4% Asian), West Burlington (3.9% Asian), and Oak Hills (1.1% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

910 residents of Burlington identify as Hispanic, or 3.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Iowa (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Burlington is ranked #304 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Oak Hills (2.2% Hispanic), and Beaverdale (2.5% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Gulfport (4.8% Hispanic), West Burlington (4.8% Hispanic), and Carman (4.5% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

155 residents of Burlington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Iowa (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Burlington is ranked #248 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gulfport (0% Native American/Other), West Burlington (0.3% Native American/Other), Oak Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Carman (0% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Beaverdale (1.3% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

1,294 residents of Burlington identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Iowa (3.4% Multiracial). Of the 1,028 places in Iowa, Burlington is ranked #82 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring West Burlington (4.7% Multiracial), Oak Hills (3.8% Multiracial), Beaverdale (4.3% Multiracial), and Carman (3% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Gulfport (7.1% Multiracial).

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