Burien, WA Demographics

A map of Burien's Population by Race

Burien, Washington has an estimated population of 51,513, a slight decrease from the 52,066 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.7% White, 24.2% Hispanic, 15.3% Asian, 7.6% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burien, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burien has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Washington overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burien, that probability was 70.9% in 2020 and 70.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burien is ranked the 26th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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). Burien was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burien's White Population

23,537 residents of Burien, or 45.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burien is significantly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Burien ranks 567th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burien's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Burien's population has increased from 44.8% to 45.7%.

Burien is more White than neighboring White Center (38.7% White), Boulevard Park (43% White), SeaTac (27% White), and Tukwila (26.1% White). Burien is less White than neighboring Normandy Park (78.9% White).

Burien's Black Population

3,914 residents of Burien, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burien is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Burien ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burien's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.0%. Black residents' share of Burien's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.6%.

Burien is more Black than neighboring Normandy Park (1.2% Black). Burien is less Black than neighboring White Center (12.1% Black), Boulevard Park (12% Black), SeaTac (24.4% Black), and Tukwila (17.7% Black).

Burien's Asian Population

7,894 residents of Burien, or 15.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burien is higher than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Burien ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burien's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. Asian residents' share of Burien's population has increased from 14.0% to 15.3%.

Burien is more Asian than neighboring Normandy Park (5% Asian), and Boulevard Park (8.6% Asian). Burien is less Asian than neighboring White Center (22% Asian), SeaTac (17.4% Asian), and Tukwila (23.5% Asian).

Burien's Hispanic Population

12,452 residents of Burien, or 24.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burien is higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Burien ranks 77th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burien's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Burien's population has remained roughly unchanged at 24.2%.

Burien is more Hispanic than neighboring White Center (20.2% Hispanic), Normandy Park (4.1% Hispanic), SeaTac (22.8% Hispanic), and Tukwila (24% Hispanic). Burien is less Hispanic than neighboring Boulevard Park (30.5% Hispanic).

Burien's Native American/Other Population

887 residents of Burien, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burien is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Burien ranks 154th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burien's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burien's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.7%.

Burien is more Native American/Other than neighboring Normandy Park (0% Native American/Other). Burien is less Native American/Other than neighboring Boulevard Park (2.3% Native American/Other), SeaTac (1.8% Native American/Other), and Tukwila (4.9% Native American/Other).

Burien's Multiracial Population

2,829 residents of Burien, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burien is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Burien ranks 327th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burien's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Burien's population has decreased from 6.2% to 5.5%.

Burien is more Multiracial than neighboring White Center (5.4% Multiracial), Boulevard Park (3.7% Multiracial), and Tukwila (3.8% Multiracial). Burien is less Multiracial than neighboring Normandy Park (10.7% Multiracial), and SeaTac (6.7% 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.