Burlison, TN Demographics

A map of Burlison's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	289	345	72.6%	94.0%
Hispanic	67	11	16.8%	3.0%
Black	28	6	7.0%	1.6%
Multiracial	14	3	3.5%	0.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.5%

Burlison, Tennessee has an estimated population of 398, an increase from the 367 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.6% White, 16.8% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burlison, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burlison has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burlison, that probability was 11.5% in 2020 and 43.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlison is ranked the 405th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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). Burlison was ranked the 403rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlison's White Population

289 residents of Burlison, or 72.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlison is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Burlison ranks 65th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlison's White population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. White residents' share of Burlison's population has decreased from 94.0% to 72.6%.

Burlison is less White than neighboring Garland (90.3% White), Gilt Edge (81% White), Brighton (75.2% White), Randolph (100% White), and Munford (85.5% White).

Burlison's Black Population

28 residents of Burlison, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlison is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Burlison ranks 284th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlison's Black population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Black residents' share of Burlison's population has increased from 1.6% to 7.0%.

Burlison is more Black than neighboring Garland (3% Black), Randolph (0% Black), and Munford (2.7% Black). Burlison is less Black than neighboring Gilt Edge (8.7% Black), and Brighton (17.5% Black).

Burlison's Asian Population

0 residents of Burlison, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlison is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Burlison ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlison's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Burlison's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burlison is less Asian than neighboring Garland (3.2% Asian), and Munford (1.6% Asian).

Burlison's Hispanic Population

67 residents of Burlison, or 16.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlison is higher than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Burlison ranks 235th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlison's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 509.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlison's population has increased from 3.0% to 16.8%.

Burlison is more Hispanic than neighboring Garland (0% Hispanic), Gilt Edge (0% Hispanic), Brighton (2.3% Hispanic), Randolph (0% Hispanic), and Munford (4% Hispanic).

Burlison's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burlison, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burlison is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlison ranks 229th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlison's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlison's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Burlison is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garland (0.3% Native American/Other), Brighton (0.2% Native American/Other), and Munford (3.1% Native American/Other).

Burlison's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Burlison, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlison is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Burlison ranks 499th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlison's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlison's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.5%.

Burlison is more Multiracial than neighboring Garland (3.2% Multiracial), Randolph (0% Multiracial), and Munford (3.2% Multiracial). Burlison is less Multiracial than neighboring Gilt Edge (10.3% Multiracial), and Brighton (4.7% 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.