Burnsville, MN Demographics

A map of Burnsville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	39,670	39,487	61.5%	61.4%
Black	8,623	9,852	13.4%	15.3%
Hispanic	7,934	7,668	12.3%	11.9%
Multiracial	4,115	3,025	6.4%	4.7%
Asian	3,496	3,631	5.4%	5.6%
Native American/Other	625	654	1.0%	1.0%

Burnsville, Minnesota has an estimated population of 64,463, a less than 1% change from the 64,317 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.5% White, 13.4% Black, 12.3% Hispanic, 6.4% Multiracial, 5.4% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burnsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burnsville is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burnsville, that probability was 58.0% in 2020 and 58.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burnsville is ranked the 14th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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). Burnsville was ranked the 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burnsville's White Population

39,670 residents of Burnsville, or 61.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burnsville is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Burnsville ranks 860th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Burnsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 61.5%.

Burnsville is more White than neighboring Richfield (60.9% White). Burnsville is less White than neighboring Bloomington (65% White), Apple Valley (67.7% White), Savage (72.2% White), and Lakeville (76.2% White).

Burnsville's Black Population

8,623 residents of Burnsville, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burnsville is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Burnsville ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Black population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Black residents' share of Burnsville's population has decreased from 15.3% to 13.4%.

Burnsville is more Black than neighboring Bloomington (12% Black), Apple Valley (10.9% Black), Savage (9.9% Black), Lakeville (6.6% Black), and Richfield (10.7% Black).

Burnsville's Asian Population

3,496 residents of Burnsville, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burnsville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Burnsville ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Asian residents' share of Burnsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.

Burnsville is more Asian than neighboring Bloomington (5.1% Asian). Burnsville is less Asian than neighboring Apple Valley (6% Asian), Savage (6.6% Asian), Lakeville (6.2% Asian), and Richfield (5.5% Asian).

Burnsville's Hispanic Population

7,934 residents of Burnsville, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burnsville is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Burnsville ranks 76th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Burnsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.3%.

Burnsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Bloomington (11.2% Hispanic), Apple Valley (7% Hispanic), Savage (5% Hispanic), and Lakeville (6.1% Hispanic). Burnsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Richfield (17.8% Hispanic).

Burnsville's Native American/Other Population

625 residents of Burnsville, 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 Burnsville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Burnsville ranks 310th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burnsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Burnsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Apple Valley (0.7% Native American/Other), and Savage (0.2% Native American/Other). Burnsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomington (1.8% Native American/Other), Lakeville (1.1% Native American/Other), and Richfield (1.1% Native American/Other).

Burnsville's Multiracial Population

4,115 residents of Burnsville, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burnsville is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Burnsville ranks 220th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Burnsville's population has increased from 4.7% to 6.4%.

Burnsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomington (4.9% Multiracial), Savage (6.2% Multiracial), Lakeville (3.8% Multiracial), and Richfield (4% Multiracial). Burnsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Apple Valley (7.7% 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.