Burlington, KS Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, Kansas has an estimated population of 2,605, a slight decrease from the 2,634 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.3% White, 9.6% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 1.7% Asian, and 0.4% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas 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 20.4% in 2020 and 29.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlington is ranked the 103rd most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 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 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlington's White Population

2,169 residents of Burlington, or 83.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlington is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Burlington ranks 331st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's White population has declined by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 89.0% to 83.3%.

Burlington is less White than neighboring New Strawn (90.2% White), LeRoy (87.6% White), Gridley (94.4% White), Hartford (89% White), and Waverly (96.8% White).

Burlington's Black Population

45 residents of Burlington, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Burlington ranks 191st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Black population has grown by an estimated 73.1%. Black residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.7%.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring New Strawn (0% Black), LeRoy (0% Black), Gridley (0.5% Black), Hartford (1.2% Black), and Waverly (0% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

45 residents of Burlington, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Burlington ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 87.5%. Asian residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.7%.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring New Strawn (0% Asian), Gridley (0% Asian), Hartford (0% Asian), and Waverly (0.2% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring LeRoy (5.7% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

249 residents of Burlington, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Burlington ranks 429th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 183.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 3.3% to 9.6%.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring New Strawn (5.1% Hispanic), LeRoy (0.4% Hispanic), Gridley (3.1% Hispanic), Hartford (1.6% Hispanic), and Waverly (2.1% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Burlington, or 0.4% 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 Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlington ranks 335th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring LeRoy (0.2% Native American/Other), Gridley (0% Native American/Other), and Waverly (0% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Strawn (0.8% Native American/Other), and Hartford (0.9% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

87 residents of Burlington, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Burlington ranks 311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.3%.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Gridley (2% Multiracial), and Waverly (1% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring New Strawn (4% Multiracial), LeRoy (6.1% Multiracial), and Hartford (7.2% 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.