Burlington, WI Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 10,987, a less than 1% change from the 11,047 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.6% White, 8.2% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, 1.5% Black, and 0.1% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin 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 27.3% in 2020 and 27.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlington is ranked the 90th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlington's White Population

9,293 residents of Burlington, or 84.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlington is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Burlington ranks 652nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 84.6%.

Burlington is less White than neighboring Browns Lake (100% White), Bohners Lake (91.6% White), Rochester (95.4% White), Lyons (90% White), and Waterford (88.2% White).

Burlington's Black Population

163 residents of Burlington, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlington is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Burlington ranks 201st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Black population has grown by an estimated 48.2%. Black residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.5%.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring Browns Lake (0% Black), Bohners Lake (0% Black), Rochester (0.1% Black), Lyons (0% Black), and Waterford (1.3% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

240 residents of Burlington, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Burlington ranks 209th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 120.2%. Asian residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.2%.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Browns Lake (0% Asian), Bohners Lake (0% Asian), Rochester (0% Asian), Lyons (0% Asian), and Waterford (0% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

899 residents of Burlington, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Burlington ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 9.9% to 8.2%.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Browns Lake (0% Hispanic), Bohners Lake (0.7% Hispanic), Rochester (2% Hispanic), Lyons (7.9% Hispanic), and Waterford (3.8% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Burlington, or 0.1% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlington ranks 521st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Browns Lake (0% Native American/Other), and Rochester (0% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bohners Lake (5.9% Native American/Other), Lyons (2.2% Native American/Other), and Waterford (0.5% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

378 residents of Burlington, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Burlington ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.4%.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Browns Lake (0% Multiracial), Bohners Lake (1.8% Multiracial), Rochester (2.6% Multiracial), and Lyons (0% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Waterford (6.1% 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.