Burlington, MA Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 26,274, a less than 1% change from the 26,377 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 14.5% Asian, 5.0% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, and 0.2% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts 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 47.4% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlington is ranked the 62nd most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlington's White Population

19,541 residents of Burlington, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlington is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Burlington ranks 210th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 70.0% to 74.4%.

Burlington is more White than neighboring Woburn (71.7% White), Lexington (55.2% White), and Winchester (70.5% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring Pinehurst (80.6% White), and Wilmington (86.6% White).

Burlington's Black Population

485 residents of Burlington, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Burlington ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.3%. Black residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.8%.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring Lexington (1.7% Black), and Wilmington (1% Black). Burlington is less Black than neighboring Pinehurst (2.4% Black), Woburn (4.4% Black), and Winchester (3% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

3,807 residents of Burlington, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlington is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Burlington ranks 8th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. Asian residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 17.8% to 14.5%.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Pinehurst (10.3% Asian), Woburn (8% Asian), and Wilmington (3.7% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Lexington (33.8% Asian), and Winchester (15.6% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

1,319 residents of Burlington, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlington is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Burlington ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.0%.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Pinehurst (4.7% Hispanic), Lexington (3.5% Hispanic), Wilmington (2.4% Hispanic), and Winchester (3.9% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Woburn (8.1% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

52 residents of Burlington, or 0.2% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlington ranks 171st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pinehurst (0.9% Native American/Other), Woburn (1.5% Native American/Other), Lexington (0.9% Native American/Other), Wilmington (0.6% Native American/Other), and Winchester (1% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

1,070 residents of Burlington, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Burlington ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.1%.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinehurst (1.1% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Woburn (6.2% Multiracial), Lexington (4.9% Multiracial), Wilmington (5.7% Multiracial), and Winchester (6% 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.