Burbank, IL Demographics

A map of Burbank's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	14,673	11,650	51.1%	39.6%
White	11,956	15,703	41.6%	53.3%
Asian	920	906	3.2%	3.1%
Black	540	518	1.9%	1.8%
Multiracial	413	555	1.4%	1.9%
Native American/Other	237	107	0.8%	0.4%

Burbank, Illinois has an estimated population of 28,739, a slight decrease from the 29,439 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.1% Hispanic, 41.6% White, 3.2% Asian, 1.9% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burbank, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burbank has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burbank, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burbank is ranked the 69th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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). Burbank was ranked the 68th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burbank's White Population

11,956 residents of Burbank, or 41.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burbank is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Burbank ranks 1338th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burbank's White population has declined by an estimated 23.9%. White residents' share of Burbank's population has decreased from 53.3% to 41.6%.

Burbank is more White than neighboring Bedford Park (40.6% White). Burbank is less White than neighboring Oak Lawn (63.1% White), Bridgeview (55.4% White), Hometown (60.2% White), and Chicago Ridge (54.4% White).

Burbank's Black Population

540 residents of Burbank, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burbank is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Burbank ranks 395th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burbank's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Black residents' share of Burbank's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.9%.

Burbank is more Black than neighboring Hometown (0.6% Black). Burbank is less Black than neighboring Bedford Park (4.9% Black), Oak Lawn (8.6% Black), Bridgeview (4.8% Black), and Chicago Ridge (9.4% Black).

Burbank's Asian Population

920 residents of Burbank, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burbank is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Burbank ranks 171st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burbank's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Asian residents' share of Burbank's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Burbank is more Asian than neighboring Bedford Park (0.5% Asian), Oak Lawn (1.7% Asian), Hometown (0% Asian), and Chicago Ridge (3.1% Asian). Burbank is less Asian than neighboring Bridgeview (4.8% Asian).

Burbank's Hispanic Population

14,673 residents of Burbank, or 51.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burbank is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Burbank ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burbank's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Burbank's population has increased from 39.6% to 51.1%.

Burbank is more Hispanic than neighboring Bedford Park (48.1% Hispanic), Oak Lawn (24% Hispanic), Bridgeview (33.7% Hispanic), Hometown (37% Hispanic), and Chicago Ridge (21% Hispanic).

Burbank's Native American/Other Population

237 residents of Burbank, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burbank is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Burbank ranks 771st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burbank's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 121.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burbank's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Burbank is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bedford Park (0% Native American/Other), Oak Lawn (0.5% Native American/Other), Bridgeview (0.2% Native American/Other), and Chicago Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other).

Burbank's Multiracial Population

413 residents of Burbank, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burbank is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Burbank ranks 1275th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burbank's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Burbank's population has decreased from 1.9% to 1.4%.

Burbank is more Multiracial than neighboring Bridgeview (1.2% Multiracial). Burbank is less Multiracial than neighboring Bedford Park (5.8% Multiracial), Oak Lawn (2.1% Multiracial), and Chicago Ridge (11.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.