Burlington, VT Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	37,560	36,235	84.1%	81.0%
Multiracial	2,594	2,054	5.8%	4.6%
Asian	1,868	2,406	4.2%	5.4%
Black	1,298	2,097	2.9%	4.7%
Hispanic	1,253	1,659	2.8%	3.7%
Native American/Other	102	292	0.2%	0.7%

Burlington, Vermont has an estimated population of 44,675, a less than 1% change from the 44,743 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, 2.9% Black, 2.8% Hispanic, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Vermont 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 33.6% in 2020 and 28.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlington is ranked the most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlington's White Population

37,560 residents of Burlington, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlington is lower than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Burlington ranks 175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 81.0% to 84.1%.

Burlington is more White than neighboring South Burlington (78.2% White), Winooski (76.9% White), and Essex Junction (81.9% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring Shelburne (86% White), and St. George (90.5% White).

Burlington's Black Population

1,298 residents of Burlington, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Burlington ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. Black residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 4.7% to 2.9%.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring South Burlington (1.8% Black), and Shelburne (1.1% Black). Burlington is less Black than neighboring Winooski (3.2% Black), Essex Junction (4.8% Black), and St. George (4.9% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

1,868 residents of Burlington, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlington is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Burlington ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Asian residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 5.4% to 4.2%.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Shelburne (1.2% Asian), and St. George (0% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring South Burlington (10.2% Asian), Winooski (12.8% Asian), and Essex Junction (5.7% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

1,253 residents of Burlington, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Burlington ranks 24th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.8%.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Winooski (2.5% Hispanic), and St. George (0.5% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring South Burlington (3.5% Hispanic), Shelburne (4% Hispanic), and Essex Junction (5% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

102 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 Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlington ranks 68th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Essex Junction (0% Native American/Other), and St. George (0% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Burlington (0.9% Native American/Other), Winooski (1.1% Native American/Other), and Shelburne (0.9% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

2,594 residents of Burlington, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Burlington ranks 85th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 4.6% to 5.8%.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring South Burlington (5.5% Multiracial), Winooski (3.5% Multiracial), Essex Junction (2.6% Multiracial), and St. George (4.1% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Shelburne (6.8% 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.