Burgin, KY Demographics

A map of Burgin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	922	888	92.8%	90.7%
Multiracial	55	50	5.5%	5.1%
Black	8	25	0.8%	2.6%
Hispanic	6	11	0.6%	1.1%
Native American/Other	2	5	0.2%	0.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Burgin, Kentucky has an estimated population of 993, a slight increase from the 979 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.8% White, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.6% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burgin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burgin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burgin, that probability was 17.4% in 2020 and 13.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burgin is ranked the 246th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Burgin was ranked the 237th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burgin's White Population

922 residents of Burgin, or 92.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burgin is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Burgin ranks 271st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgin's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Burgin's population has increased from 90.7% to 92.8%.

Burgin is more White than neighboring Harrodsburg (81.4% White), High Bridge (23.9% White), Danville (78.3% White), Wilmore (88.1% White), and Junction City (79.5% White).

Burgin's Black Population

8 residents of Burgin, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burgin is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Burgin ranks 213th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgin's Black population has declined by an estimated 68.0%. Black residents' share of Burgin's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.8%.

Burgin is more Black than neighboring High Bridge (0% Black). Burgin is less Black than neighboring Harrodsburg (7.6% Black), Danville (10.2% Black), Wilmore (2.6% Black), and Junction City (1.7% Black).

Burgin's Asian Population

0 residents of Burgin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burgin is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Burgin ranks 388th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgin's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Burgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burgin is less Asian than neighboring Harrodsburg (0.1% Asian), Danville (0.4% Asian), Wilmore (0.3% Asian), and Junction City (2.8% Asian).

Burgin's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Burgin, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burgin is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Burgin ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Burgin's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Burgin is less Hispanic than neighboring Harrodsburg (6.5% Hispanic), High Bridge (76.1% Hispanic), Danville (6.2% Hispanic), Wilmore (1.4% Hispanic), and Junction City (5.4% Hispanic).

Burgin's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Burgin, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burgin is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Burgin ranks 241st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Burgin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Harrodsburg (0% Native American/Other), and High Bridge (0% Native American/Other). Burgin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Danville (0.8% Native American/Other), and Wilmore (1.9% Native American/Other).

Burgin's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Burgin, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burgin is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Burgin ranks 111th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Burgin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Burgin is more Multiracial than neighboring Harrodsburg (4.4% Multiracial), High Bridge (0% Multiracial), and Danville (4% Multiracial). Burgin is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilmore (5.6% Multiracial), and Junction City (10.4% 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.