Burnside, KY Demographics

A map of Burnside's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	724	653	95.9%	94.1%
Hispanic	19	8	2.5%	1.2%
Black	7	2	0.9%	0.3%
Multiracial	5	24	0.7%	3.5%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.6%

Burnside, Kentucky has an estimated population of 755, an increase from the 694 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.9% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.9% Black, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burnside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burnside has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burnside, that probability was 11.3% in 2020 and 8.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burnside is ranked the 279th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Burnside was ranked the 302nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burnside's White Population

724 residents of Burnside, or 95.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burnside is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Burnside ranks 116th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnside's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Burnside's population has increased from 94.1% to 95.9%.

Burnside is more White than neighboring Ferguson (73.5% White), Somerset (85.9% White), Monticello (82.2% White), and Eubank (94.2% White). Burnside is less White than neighboring Science Hill (96.1% White).

Burnside's Black Population

7 residents of Burnside, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burnside is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Burnside ranks 444th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnside's Black population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Black residents' share of Burnside's population has increased from 0.3% to 0.9%.

Burnside is more Black than neighboring Ferguson (0% Black), Science Hill (0% Black), and Eubank (0% Black). Burnside is less Black than neighboring Somerset (3.3% Black), and Monticello (3.7% Black).

Burnside's Asian Population

0 residents of Burnside, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burnside is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Burnside ranks 277th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnside's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Burnside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burnside is less Asian than neighboring Somerset (0.2% Asian), and Monticello (0.1% Asian).

Burnside's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Burnside, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burnside is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Burnside ranks 419th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnside's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 137.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Burnside's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.5%.

Burnside is more Hispanic than neighboring Science Hill (1.4% Hispanic). Burnside is less Hispanic than neighboring Ferguson (8.7% Hispanic), Somerset (5.9% Hispanic), Monticello (12.1% Hispanic), and Eubank (5.8% Hispanic).

Burnside's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burnside, 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 Burnside is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Burnside ranks 204th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnside's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burnside's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Burnside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Science Hill (0.3% Native American/Other).

Burnside's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Burnside, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burnside is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Burnside ranks 307th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnside's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 79.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Burnside's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.7%.

Burnside is more Multiracial than neighboring Eubank (0% Multiracial). Burnside is less Multiracial than neighboring Ferguson (17.8% Multiracial), Somerset (4.7% Multiracial), Science Hill (2.2% Multiracial), and Monticello (1.9% 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.