Burnsville, MN Demographics

A map of Burnsville's Population by Race

Burnsville, Minnesota had a population of 64,317 in 2020. It was 61.4% White, 15.3% Black, 5.6% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burnsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Burnsville is the 14th 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).

Burnsville's White Population

39,487 residents of Burnsville identify as White, or 61.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Burnsville less than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Burnsville is ranked #860 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burnsville is more White than neighboring Richfield (59% White). Burnsville is less White than neighboring Bloomington (68.1% White), Apple Valley (70.5% White), Savage (72.7% White), and Lakeville (78.8% White).

Burnsville's Black Population

9,852 residents of Burnsville identify as Black, or 15.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burnsville slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Burnsville is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burnsville is more Black than neighboring Bloomington (9.8% Black), Apple Valley (8.8% Black), Savage (8.7% Black), Lakeville (4.3% Black), and Richfield (9.7% Black).

Burnsville's Asian Population

3,631 residents of Burnsville identify as Asian, or 5.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burnsville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Burnsville is ranked #58 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burnsville is less Asian than neighboring Bloomington (6.6% Asian), Apple Valley (6.7% Asian), Savage (9% Asian), Lakeville (5.8% Asian), and Richfield (6.6% Asian).

Burnsville's Hispanic Population

7,668 residents of Burnsville identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burnsville slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Burnsville is ranked #76 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burnsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Bloomington (9.9% Hispanic), Apple Valley (8.1% Hispanic), Savage (4.7% Hispanic), and Lakeville (5.7% Hispanic). Burnsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Richfield (18.4% Hispanic).

Burnsville's Native American/Other Population

654 residents of Burnsville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burnsville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Burnsville is ranked #299 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burnsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Apple Valley (0.9% Native American/Other), Savage (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lakeville (0.8% Native American/Other). Burnsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomington (1.1% Native American/Other), and Richfield (1.3% Native American/Other).

Burnsville's Multiracial Population

3,025 residents of Burnsville identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burnsville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Burnsville is ranked #213 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burnsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomington (4.6% Multiracial), Savage (4.1% Multiracial), and Lakeville (4.5% Multiracial). Burnsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Apple Valley (4.9% Multiracial), and Richfield (5% Multiracial).

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