Burlington, IA Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, Iowa has an estimated population of 23,728, a slight decrease from the 23,982 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.9% White, 6.6% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, 4.8% Hispanic, 1.5% Asian, and 0.7% 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 more diverse than Iowa 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 34.9% in 2020 and 33.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlington is ranked the 23rd most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlington's White Population

19,192 residents of Burlington, or 80.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Burlington ranks 964th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 79.8% to 80.9%.

Burlington is more White than neighboring Oak Hills (67.9% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring West Burlington (87.6% White), Beaverdale (94.5% White), Carman (100% White), and Lomax (84.3% White).

Burlington's Black Population

1,573 residents of Burlington, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlington is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Burlington ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. Black residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 9.4% to 6.6%.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring West Burlington (4.9% Black), Oak Hills (0% Black), Beaverdale (0% Black), Carman (0% Black), and Lomax (0% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

360 residents of Burlington, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Burlington ranks 155th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 61.4%. Asian residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring West Burlington (0% Asian), Beaverdale (0% Asian), Carman (0% Asian), and Lomax (0.9% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Oak Hills (13.1% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

1,134 residents of Burlington, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Burlington ranks 313th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.8%.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring West Burlington (1.9% Hispanic), Oak Hills (0% Hispanic), Beaverdale (0% Hispanic), and Carman (0% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Lomax (13.5% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

156 residents of Burlington, or 0.7% 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 Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlington ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Burlington (0% Native American/Other), Oak Hills (0% Native American/Other), Beaverdale (0% Native American/Other), Carman (0% Native American/Other), and Lomax (0% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

1,313 residents of Burlington, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Burlington ranks 85th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 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 5.5%.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Carman (0% Multiracial), and Lomax (1.3% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring West Burlington (5.6% Multiracial), and Oak Hills (19% 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.