Burlington, WA Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,227	5,176	62.3%	56.6%
Hispanic	2,864	2,998	28.6%	32.8%
Multiracial	397	450	4.0%	4.9%
Asian	248	243	2.5%	2.7%
Black	165	101	1.6%	1.1%
Native American/Other	102	184	1.0%	2.0%

Burlington, Washington has an estimated population of 10,003, an increase from the 9,152 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.3% White, 28.6% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.5% Asian, 1.6% Black, and 1.0% 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 less diverse than Washington 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 56.9% in 2020 and 52.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlington is ranked the 133rd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 138th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlington's White Population

6,227 residents of Burlington, or 62.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Burlington ranks 530th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's White population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. White residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 56.6% to 62.3%.

Burlington is more White than neighboring Mount Vernon (53.6% White). Burlington is less White than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (82.3% White), Sedro-Woolley (70.6% White), Big Lake (78% White), and Bow (76.8% White).

Burlington's Black Population

165 residents of Burlington, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Burlington ranks 195th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Black population has grown by an estimated 63.4%. Black residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 1.1% to 1.6%.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring Mount Vernon (1.4% Black), Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (0.7% Black), Sedro-Woolley (0.3% Black), Big Lake (0.3% Black), and Bow (0% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

248 residents of Burlington, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlington is lower than in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Burlington ranks 190th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Asian residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Bow (0% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Mount Vernon (3.3% Asian), Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (2.9% Asian), and Big Lake (4.3% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

2,864 residents of Burlington, or 28.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlington is considerably higher than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Burlington ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 32.8% to 28.6%.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (2% Hispanic), Sedro-Woolley (20.3% Hispanic), Big Lake (6.8% Hispanic), and Bow (23.2% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Vernon (36.8% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

102 residents of Burlington, or 1.0% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlington ranks 290th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.0%.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bow (0% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Vernon (1.1% Native American/Other), Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (1.5% Native American/Other), Sedro-Woolley (1.2% Native American/Other), and Big Lake (3.4% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

397 residents of Burlington, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Burlington ranks 469th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 4.9% to 4.0%.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Mount Vernon (3.9% Multiracial), and Bow (0% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Clear Lake CDP (Skagit County) (10.6% Multiracial), Sedro-Woolley (5.1% Multiracial), and Big Lake (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.