Burlington, CO Demographics
A map of Burlington's Population by Race
Burlington, Colorado has an estimated population of 3,152, a less than 1% change from the 3,172 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.6% White, 31.1% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Burlington has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burlington, that probability was 49.7% in 2020 and 48.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Burlington is ranked the 141st most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). Burlington was ranked the 140th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Burlington's White Population
2,036 residents of Burlington, or 64.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Burlington ranks 368th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 64.6%.
Burlington is more White than neighboring Bethune (49.5% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring Kanorado (80.4% White), Stratton (69% White), Idalia (82.2% White), and Kirk (100% White).
Burlington's Black Population
4 residents of Burlington, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Burlington ranks 296th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.
Burlington is more Black than neighboring Bethune (0% Black), Kanorado (0% Black), Stratton (0% Black), Idalia (0% Black), and Kirk (0% Black).
Burlington's Asian Population
0 residents of Burlington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Burlington ranks 244th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.
Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Bethune (3.7% Asian).
Burlington's Hispanic Population
979 residents of Burlington, or 31.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlington is higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Burlington ranks 98th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 29.9% to 31.1%.
Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Bethune (29.8% Hispanic), Kanorado (15.7% Hispanic), Stratton (24.3% Hispanic), Idalia (17.8% Hispanic), and Kirk (0% Hispanic).
Burlington's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Burlington, 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 Burlington is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlington ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.
Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bethune (0.5% Native American/Other), and Stratton (0.6% Native American/Other).
Burlington's Multiracial Population
133 residents of Burlington, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Burlington ranks 239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.
Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Kanorado (3.9% Multiracial), Idalia (0% Multiracial), and Kirk (0% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Bethune (16.5% Multiracial), and Stratton (6.1% 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.