Burlington, WA Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, Washington had a population of 9,152 in 2020. It was 56.6% White, 1.1% Black, 2.7% Asian, 32.8% Hispanic, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 4.9% 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 639 places in Washington, Burlington is the 138th 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

5,176 residents of Burlington identify as White, or 56.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Burlington slightly less than the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burlington is ranked #530 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more White than neighboring Mount Vernon (55.6% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring Clear Lake (80% White), Sedro-Woolley (71.7% White), Big Lake (83.1% White), and Bow (88.2% White).

Burlington's Black Population

101 residents of Burlington identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burlington is ranked #189 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring Mount Vernon (0.9% Black), Clear Lake (0.6% Black), Sedro-Woolley (0.8% Black), Big Lake (0.6% Black), and Bow (0% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

243 residents of Burlington identify as Asian, or 2.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burlington slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burlington is ranked #181 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Clear Lake (0.7% Asian), Sedro-Woolley (1.2% Asian), Big Lake (1.8% Asian), and Bow (2% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Mount Vernon (3.6% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

2,998 residents of Burlington identify as Hispanic, or 32.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burlington larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burlington is ranked #51 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Clear Lake (10.4% Hispanic), Sedro-Woolley (18.3% Hispanic), Big Lake (7.2% Hispanic), and Bow (5.4% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Vernon (33.7% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

184 residents of Burlington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burlington is ranked #285 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Vernon (1.7% Native American/Other), Big Lake (1.4% Native American/Other), and Bow (1% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sedro-Woolley (2.1% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

450 residents of Burlington identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burlington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Burlington is ranked #467 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Vernon (4.5% Multiracial), and Bow (3.4% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Clear Lake (6.4% Multiracial), Sedro-Woolley (5.9% Multiracial), and Big Lake (5.9% Multiracial).

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