Burlington, NC Demographics
A map of Burlington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 25,810 | 45.0% |
Black | 16,118 | 28.1% |
Hispanic | 11,491 | 20.1% |
Multiracial | 2,030 | 3.5% |
Asian | 1,353 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 501 | 0.9% |
Burlington, North Carolina had a population of 57,303 in 2020. It was 45.0% White, 28.1% Black, 2.4% Asian, 20.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% 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 776 places in North Carolina, Burlington is the 18th 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
25,810 residents of Burlington identify as White, or 45.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Burlington less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burlington is ranked #624 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Burlington is less White than neighboring Elon (80.2% White), Glen Raven (63.3% White), Alamance (84.4% White), Gibsonville (65.4% White), and Graham (49.1% White).
Burlington's Black Population
16,118 residents of Burlington identify as Black, or 28.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burlington slightly larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burlington is ranked #202 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Burlington is more Black than neighboring Elon (8.1% Black), Glen Raven (14.8% Black), Alamance (6.7% Black), Gibsonville (21.5% Black), and Graham (25.8% Black).
Burlington's Asian Population
1,353 residents of Burlington identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burlington is ranked #91 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Glen Raven (0.6% Asian), Alamance (0.8% Asian), Gibsonville (1.9% Asian), and Graham (1.3% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Elon (2.5% Asian).
Burlington's Hispanic Population
11,491 residents of Burlington identify as Hispanic, or 20.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burlington slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burlington is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Elon (5.2% Hispanic), Glen Raven (16.5% Hispanic), Alamance (4.3% Hispanic), Gibsonville (6.3% Hispanic), and Graham (18.7% Hispanic).
Burlington's Native American/Other Population
501 residents of Burlington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burlington is ranked #263 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elon (0.6% Native American/Other), Alamance (0.4% Native American/Other), and Gibsonville (0.7% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glen Raven (1.4% Native American/Other), and Graham (1% Native American/Other).
Burlington's Multiracial Population
2,030 residents of Burlington identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burlington is ranked #420 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Elon (3.4% Multiracial), Glen Raven (3.4% Multiracial), and Alamance (3.4% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Gibsonville (4.2% Multiracial), and Graham (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.