Burns, OR Demographics

A map of Burns's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,498	2,272	91.7%	83.2%
Hispanic	164	178	6.0%	6.5%
Multiracial	52	157	1.9%	5.8%
Black	9	5	0.3%	0.2%
Asian	0	23	0.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	95	0.0%	3.5%

Burns, Oregon has an estimated population of 2,723, a less than 1% change from the 2,730 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.7% White, 6.0% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burns, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burns has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burns, that probability was 29.8% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burns is ranked the 140th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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). Burns was ranked the 136th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burns's White Population

2,498 residents of Burns, or 91.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burns is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Burns ranks 195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns's White population has grown by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Burns's population has increased from 83.2% to 91.7%.

Burns is more White than neighboring Hines (80.4% White), Seneca (64.2% White), Canyon City (86.8% White), and Mount Vernon (84.3% White). Burns is less White than neighboring Crane (94.1% White).

Burns's Black Population

9 residents of Burns, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burns is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Burns ranks 256th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns's Black population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Burns's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Burns is more Black than neighboring Crane (0% Black), Seneca (0% Black), and Mount Vernon (0% Black). Burns is less Black than neighboring Hines (8.2% Black).

Burns's Asian Population

0 residents of Burns, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burns is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Burns ranks 210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Burns's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Burns's Hispanic Population

164 residents of Burns, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burns is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Burns ranks 236th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Burns's population has decreased from 6.5% to 6.0%.

Burns is more Hispanic than neighboring Hines (3.2% Hispanic), Crane (0% Hispanic), Canyon City (2.2% Hispanic), and Mount Vernon (0% Hispanic). Burns is less Hispanic than neighboring Seneca (9.2% Hispanic).

Burns's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burns, 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 Burns is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Burns ranks 56th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burns's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Burns is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hines (2.6% Native American/Other), Seneca (3.7% Native American/Other), Canyon City (2.7% Native American/Other), and Mount Vernon (9.6% Native American/Other).

Burns's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Burns, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burns is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Burns ranks 230th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burns's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Burns's population has decreased from 5.8% to 1.9%.

Burns is less Multiracial than neighboring Hines (5.5% Multiracial), Crane (5.9% Multiracial), Seneca (22.9% Multiracial), Canyon City (8% Multiracial), and Mount Vernon (6% 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.