Burlington, KY Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, Kentucky had a population of 17,318 in 2020. It was 84.1% White, 4.4% Black, 1.5% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.7% 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 555 places in Kentucky, Burlington 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).

Burlington's White Population

14,559 residents of Burlington identify as White, or 84.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Burlington is ranked #420 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more White than neighboring Hebron (82.8% White), and Florence (75.2% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring Oakbrook (85.7% White), Francisville (86.9% White), and Union (84.4% White).

Burlington's Black Population

754 residents of Burlington identify as Black, or 4.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Burlington is ranked #149 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring Oakbrook (2.3% Black), Francisville (2.1% Black), and Union (2.3% Black). Burlington is less Black than neighboring Florence (8.1% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

252 residents of Burlington identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Burlington is ranked #88 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Hebron (0.9% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Oakbrook (2.6% Asian), Florence (2.7% Asian), Francisville (2.4% Asian), and Union (5.7% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

809 residents of Burlington identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Burlington is ranked #117 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakbrook (4.4% Hispanic), Francisville (3.3% Hispanic), and Union (3.7% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Hebron (5.3% Hispanic), and Florence (8.7% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

124 residents of Burlington 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 Burlington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Burlington is ranked #136 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Union (0.5% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hebron (0.8% Native American/Other), Oakbrook (0.8% Native American/Other), and Florence (0.8% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

820 residents of Burlington identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Burlington is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Oakbrook (4.2% Multiracial), Florence (4.5% Multiracial), Francisville (4.6% Multiracial), and Union (3.4% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Hebron (5.8% Multiracial).

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