Burlington, VT Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, Vermont had a population of 44,743 in 2020. It was 81.0% White, 4.7% Black, 5.4% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.6% 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 180 places in Vermont, Burlington is the 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

36,235 residents of Burlington identify as White, or 81.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Burlington slightly less than the White share of the population of Vermont (89.1% White). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Burlington is ranked #175 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more White than neighboring Winooski (70.4% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring South Burlington (82.1% White), Shelburne (91.3% White), Essex Junction (82.8% White), and St. George (89.2% White).

Burlington's Black Population

2,097 residents of Burlington identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Vermont (1.3% Black). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Burlington is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring South Burlington (3% Black), Shelburne (0.7% Black), Essex Junction (2.4% Black), and St. George (0.4% Black). Burlington is less Black than neighboring Winooski (8.8% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

2,406 residents of Burlington identify as Asian, or 5.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Vermont (1.8% Asian). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Burlington is ranked #6 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Shelburne (1.7% Asian), and St. George (0.8% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring South Burlington (6.7% Asian), Winooski (11.2% Asian), and Essex Junction (7.3% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

1,659 residents of Burlington identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Vermont (2.4% Hispanic). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Burlington is ranked #23 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring South Burlington (3.4% Hispanic), Winooski (3.1% Hispanic), Shelburne (2.1% Hispanic), Essex Junction (2.6% Hispanic), and St. George (2.2% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

292 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 Vermont (0.7% Native American/Other). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Burlington is ranked #59 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Burlington (0.6% Native American/Other), Shelburne (0.6% Native American/Other), and Essex Junction (0.4% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winooski (0.9% Native American/Other), and St. George (1.6% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

2,054 residents of Burlington identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Vermont (4.6% Multiracial). Of the 180 places in Vermont, Burlington is ranked #83 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring South Burlington (4.2% Multiracial), Shelburne (3.6% Multiracial), and Essex Junction (4.5% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Winooski (5.5% Multiracial), and St. George (5.8% Multiracial).

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