Burke Centre, VA Demographics

A map of Burke Centre's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,675	9,936	56.8%	56.7%
Asian	2,691	2,755	15.8%	15.7%
Hispanic	2,206	2,563	12.9%	14.6%
Multiracial	1,260	1,053	7.4%	6.0%
Black	1,059	1,071	6.2%	6.1%
Native American/Other	146	140	0.9%	0.8%

Burke Centre, Virginia has an estimated population of 17,037, a slight decrease from the 17,518 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.8% White, 15.8% Asian, 12.9% Hispanic, 7.4% Multiracial, 6.2% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burke Centre, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burke Centre is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burke Centre, that probability was 62.5% in 2020 and 62.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burke Centre is ranked the 79th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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). Burke Centre was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burke Centre's White Population

9,675 residents of Burke Centre, or 56.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burke Centre is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Burke Centre ranks 476th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke Centre's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Burke Centre's population has remained roughly unchanged at 56.8%.

Burke Centre is more White than neighboring Burke (52.4% White), and George Mason (40.7% White). Burke Centre is less White than neighboring Kings Park West (59.8% White), Fairfax Station (65.9% White), and Long Branch (59.9% White).

Burke Centre's Black Population

1,059 residents of Burke Centre, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burke Centre is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Burke Centre ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke Centre's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. Black residents' share of Burke Centre's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Burke Centre is more Black than neighboring Kings Park West (6% Black), Fairfax Station (4.5% Black), and Long Branch (3% Black). Burke Centre is less Black than neighboring Burke (7.9% Black), and George Mason (23% Black).

Burke Centre's Asian Population

2,691 residents of Burke Centre, or 15.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burke Centre is higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Burke Centre ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke Centre's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.3%. Asian residents' share of Burke Centre's population has remained roughly unchanged at 15.8%.

Burke Centre is more Asian than neighboring Fairfax Station (11.2% Asian). Burke Centre is less Asian than neighboring Kings Park West (17.4% Asian), Burke (16.9% Asian), George Mason (16.2% Asian), and Long Branch (16.3% Asian).

Burke Centre's Hispanic Population

2,206 residents of Burke Centre, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burke Centre is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Burke Centre ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke Centre's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Burke Centre's population has decreased from 14.6% to 12.9%.

Burke Centre is more Hispanic than neighboring Kings Park West (11.2% Hispanic), and Fairfax Station (11.7% Hispanic). Burke Centre is less Hispanic than neighboring Burke (16.3% Hispanic), George Mason (14.1% Hispanic), and Long Branch (14% Hispanic).

Burke Centre's Native American/Other Population

146 residents of Burke Centre, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burke Centre is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Burke Centre ranks 257th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke Centre's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burke Centre's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Burke Centre is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kings Park West (0.4% Native American/Other), Fairfax Station (0.3% Native American/Other), Burke (0.8% Native American/Other), George Mason (0.5% Native American/Other), and Long Branch (0.2% Native American/Other).

Burke Centre's Multiracial Population

1,260 residents of Burke Centre, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burke Centre is slightly higher than in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Burke Centre ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke Centre's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Burke Centre's population has increased from 6.0% to 7.4%.

Burke Centre is more Multiracial than neighboring Kings Park West (5.2% Multiracial), Fairfax Station (6.5% Multiracial), Burke (5.9% Multiracial), George Mason (5.5% Multiracial), and Long Branch (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.