Burkesville, KY Demographics

A map of Burkesville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,237	1,164	85.1%	83.9%
Multiracial	87	72	6.0%	5.2%
Black	83	111	5.7%	8.0%
Hispanic	31	33	2.1%	2.4%
Asian	16	1	1.1%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.5%

Burkesville, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,454, an increase from the 1,388 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.1% White, 6.0% Multiracial, 5.7% Black, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burkesville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burkesville 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 Burkesville, that probability was 28.7% in 2020 and 26.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burkesville is ranked the 206th 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). Burkesville was ranked the 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burkesville's White Population

1,237 residents of Burkesville, or 85.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burkesville is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Burkesville ranks 425th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkesville's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Burkesville's population has increased from 83.9% to 85.1%.

Burkesville is more White than neighboring Celina (79.5% White), and Edmonton (83.8% White). Burkesville is less White than neighboring Marrowbone (100% White), Albany (91.1% White), and Byrdstown (98% White).

Burkesville's Black Population

83 residents of Burkesville, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burkesville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Burkesville ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkesville's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. Black residents' share of Burkesville's population has decreased from 8.0% to 5.7%.

Burkesville is more Black than neighboring Marrowbone (0% Black), Albany (0% Black), Edmonton (2.1% Black), and Byrdstown (0.6% Black). Burkesville is less Black than neighboring Celina (13.2% Black).

Burkesville's Asian Population

16 residents of Burkesville, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burkesville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Burkesville ranks 384th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkesville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1500.0%. Asian residents' share of Burkesville's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.1%.

Burkesville is more Asian than neighboring Marrowbone (0% Asian), Albany (1% Asian), Edmonton (0% Asian), and Byrdstown (0% Asian). Burkesville is less Asian than neighboring Celina (1.8% Asian).

Burkesville's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Burkesville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burkesville is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Burkesville ranks 266th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkesville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Burkesville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Burkesville is more Hispanic than neighboring Marrowbone (0% Hispanic), Celina (0.9% Hispanic), and Byrdstown (0.2% Hispanic). Burkesville is less Hispanic than neighboring Albany (4.5% Hispanic), and Edmonton (12.4% Hispanic).

Burkesville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burkesville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burkesville is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Burkesville ranks 244th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkesville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burkesville's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Burkesville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Albany (0.5% Native American/Other).

Burkesville's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Burkesville, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burkesville is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Burkesville ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burkesville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Burkesville's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.0%.

Burkesville is more Multiracial than neighboring Marrowbone (0% Multiracial), Albany (2.8% Multiracial), Celina (4.6% Multiracial), Edmonton (1.8% Multiracial), and Byrdstown (1.2% 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.