Burke, VA Demographics

A map of Burke's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	23,056	22,856	52.4%	54.0%
Asian	7,422	7,749	16.9%	18.3%
Hispanic	7,161	6,008	16.3%	14.2%
Black	3,475	2,978	7.9%	7.0%
Multiracial	2,576	2,407	5.9%	5.7%
Native American/Other	339	314	0.8%	0.7%

Burke, Virginia has an estimated population of 44,029, an increase from the 42,312 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.4% White, 16.9% Asian, 16.3% Hispanic, 7.9% Black, 5.9% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burke has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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, that probability was 64.6% in 2020 and 66.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burke is ranked the 24th 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 was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burke's White Population

23,056 residents of Burke, or 52.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burke is lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Burke ranks 503rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Burke's population has decreased from 54.0% to 52.4%.

Burke is more White than neighboring West Springfield (47.4% White). Burke is less White than neighboring South Run (59.9% White), Kings Park (55.6% White), Burke Centre (56.8% White), and Ravensworth (53.8% White).

Burke's Black Population

3,475 residents of Burke, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burke is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Burke ranks 349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Burke's population has increased from 7.0% to 7.9%.

Burke is more Black than neighboring South Run (5.3% Black), Kings Park (1.8% Black), Burke Centre (6.2% Black), and Ravensworth (0% Black). Burke is less Black than neighboring West Springfield (11% Black).

Burke's Asian Population

7,422 residents of Burke, or 16.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burke is higher than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Burke ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Asian residents' share of Burke's population has decreased from 18.3% to 16.9%.

Burke is more Asian than neighboring Kings Park (14.5% Asian), and Burke Centre (15.8% Asian). Burke is less Asian than neighboring South Run (19.7% Asian), West Springfield (17.4% Asian), and Ravensworth (22.2% Asian).

Burke's Hispanic Population

7,161 residents of Burke, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burke is higher than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Burke ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Burke's population has increased from 14.2% to 16.3%.

Burke is more Hispanic than neighboring South Run (7.9% Hispanic), Burke Centre (12.9% Hispanic), and Ravensworth (10.9% Hispanic). Burke is less Hispanic than neighboring Kings Park (22.2% Hispanic), and West Springfield (17.4% Hispanic).

Burke's Native American/Other Population

339 residents of Burke, 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 Burke is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Burke ranks 307th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Burke is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kings Park (0% Native American/Other), West Springfield (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ravensworth (0% Native American/Other). Burke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burke Centre (0.9% Native American/Other).

Burke's Multiracial Population

2,576 residents of Burke, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burke is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Burke ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Burke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.9%.

Burke is less Multiracial than neighboring South Run (6.3% Multiracial), Kings Park (6% Multiracial), West Springfield (6.1% Multiracial), Burke Centre (7.4% Multiracial), and Ravensworth (13.2% 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.