Burlington, MA Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, Massachusetts had a population of 26,377 in 2020. It was 70.0% White, 4.6% Black, 17.8% Asian, 3.9% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.0% 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 248 places in Massachusetts, Burlington is the 62nd 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

18,460 residents of Burlington identify as White, or 70.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Burlington is ranked #210 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more White than neighboring Lexington (56.7% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring Pinehurst (77.8% White), Woburn (72.8% White), Wilmington (86.2% White), and Winchester (74.6% White).

Burlington's Black Population

1,221 residents of Burlington identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Burlington is ranked #47 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring Pinehurst (3.3% Black), Lexington (1.3% Black), Wilmington (1.3% Black), and Winchester (0.9% Black). Burlington is less Black than neighboring Woburn (5.3% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

4,694 residents of Burlington identify as Asian, or 17.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burlington slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Burlington is ranked #8 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Pinehurst (11.7% Asian), Woburn (8.5% Asian), Wilmington (5.4% Asian), and Winchester (16% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Lexington (33.1% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

1,033 residents of Burlington identify as Hispanic, or 3.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burlington slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Burlington is ranked #132 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinehurst (3.3% Hispanic), Lexington (3.4% Hispanic), Wilmington (3% Hispanic), and Winchester (3.4% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Woburn (6.4% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

175 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 Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Burlington is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pinehurst (0.9% Native American/Other), Woburn (2% Native American/Other), and Winchester (0.8% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

794 residents of Burlington identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Burlington is ranked #200 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Woburn (5.2% Multiracial), Lexington (4.7% Multiracial), Wilmington (3.5% Multiracial), and Winchester (4.3% Multiracial).

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