Burnsville, NC Demographics

A map of Burnsville's Population by Race

Burnsville, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,082, a large increase from the 1,614 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina 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 26.6% in 2020 and 28.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burnsville is ranked the 336th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 352nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burnsville's White Population

1,749 residents of Burnsville, or 84.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burnsville is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Burnsville ranks 179th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's White population has grown by an estimated 27.3%. White residents' share of Burnsville's population has decreased from 85.1% to 84.0%.

Burnsville is more White than neighboring Spruce Pine (82.8% White). Burnsville is less White than neighboring Bakersville (94.8% White), Barnardsville (100% White), Banner Hill (98.1% White), and Erwin (90% White).

Burnsville's Black Population

36 residents of Burnsville, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burnsville is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Burnsville ranks 644th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Black population has grown by an estimated 38.5%. Black residents' share of Burnsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Burnsville is more Black than neighboring Barnardsville (0% Black), Spruce Pine (0.8% Black), Banner Hill (1.1% Black), and Erwin (0.5% Black). Burnsville is less Black than neighboring Bakersville (2.3% Black).

Burnsville's Asian Population

1 residents of Burnsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burnsville is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Burnsville ranks 366th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.9%. Asian residents' share of Burnsville's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Burnsville is less Asian than neighboring Spruce Pine (0.3% Asian).

Burnsville's Hispanic Population

235 residents of Burnsville, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burnsville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Burnsville ranks 249th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Burnsville's population has increased from 8.7% to 11.3%.

Burnsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Bakersville (2% Hispanic), Barnardsville (0% Hispanic), Banner Hill (0% Hispanic), and Erwin (8.7% Hispanic). Burnsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Spruce Pine (11.9% Hispanic).

Burnsville's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Burnsville, 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 Burnsville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Burnsville ranks 350th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burnsville's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Burnsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bakersville (0% Native American/Other), Barnardsville (0% Native American/Other), Banner Hill (0% Native American/Other), and Erwin (0% Native American/Other). Burnsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spruce Pine (0.5% Native American/Other).

Burnsville's Multiracial Population

59 residents of Burnsville, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burnsville is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Burnsville ranks 545th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Burnsville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Burnsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Bakersville (0.9% Multiracial), Barnardsville (0% Multiracial), Banner Hill (0.8% Multiracial), and Erwin (0.9% Multiracial). Burnsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Spruce Pine (3.7% 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.