Burlington, ND Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,067, a large decrease from the 1,291 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 6.0% Multiracial, 3.5% Native American/Other, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, and 0.2% Black. 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 considerably less diverse than North Dakota 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 20.3% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlington is ranked the 49th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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 42nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlington's White Population

937 residents of Burlington, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlington is higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Burlington ranks 264th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's White population has declined by an estimated 18.5%. White residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 89.1% to 87.8%.

Burlington is more White than neighboring Minot (78.5% White), Ruthville (83.7% White), and Minot AFB (61.6% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring Des Lacs (98.2% White), and Foxholm (100% White).

Burlington's Black Population

2 residents of Burlington, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Burlington ranks 79th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring Des Lacs (0% Black), Ruthville (0% Black), and Foxholm (0% Black). Burlington is less Black than neighboring Minot (4.5% Black), and Minot AFB (10.4% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

8 residents of Burlington, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Burlington ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Des Lacs (0% Asian), and Foxholm (0% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Minot (2% Asian), Ruthville (2.9% Asian), and Minot AFB (1% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Burlington, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Burlington ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.8%.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Des Lacs (0% Hispanic), Ruthville (0% Hispanic), and Foxholm (0% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Minot (7.9% Hispanic), and Minot AFB (15.6% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Burlington, or 3.5% 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 North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlington ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 27.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.5%.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Minot (2.2% Native American/Other), Des Lacs (1.8% Native American/Other), Ruthville (0% Native American/Other), Minot AFB (3.3% Native American/Other), and Foxholm (0% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Burlington, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Burlington ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 4.3% to 6.0%.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Minot (4.9% Multiracial), Des Lacs (0% Multiracial), and Foxholm (0% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Ruthville (13.5% Multiracial), and Minot AFB (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.