Burlington, KY Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, Kentucky has an estimated population of 18,008, an increase from the 17,318 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.4% White, 4.8% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 3.8% Asian, 2.8% Black, and 0.9% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Burlington, that probability was 28.7% in 2020 and 29.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlington is ranked the 24th 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). Burlington was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlington's White Population

15,020 residents of Burlington, or 83.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Burlington ranks 423rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 84.1% to 83.4%.

Burlington is more White than neighboring Oakbrook (77.6% White), and Florence (77% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring Hebron (85.2% White), Francisville (89.6% White), and Union (89.4% White).

Burlington's Black Population

504 residents of Burlington, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Burlington ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.2%. Black residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.8%.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring Hebron (1.6% Black), Francisville (1.7% Black), and Union (0% Black). Burlington is less Black than neighboring Oakbrook (10.2% Black), and Florence (6.7% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

686 residents of Burlington, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlington is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Burlington ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 172.2%. Asian residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.8%.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Hebron (0.1% Asian), Oakbrook (3.7% Asian), Florence (3.4% Asian), Francisville (2.1% Asian), and Union (1.8% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

857 residents of Burlington, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Burlington ranks 118th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Francisville (1.7% Hispanic), and Union (3% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Hebron (7% Hispanic), Oakbrook (5% Hispanic), and Florence (9.2% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

164 residents of Burlington, or 0.9% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlington ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakbrook (0% Native American/Other), Florence (0.4% Native American/Other), Francisville (0% Native American/Other), and Union (0% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hebron (2.1% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

777 residents of Burlington, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Burlington ranks 155th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Hebron (3.9% Multiracial), Oakbrook (3.5% Multiracial), and Florence (3.3% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Francisville (4.9% Multiracial), and Union (5.8% 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.