Burnsville, WV Demographics

A map of Burnsville's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	493	369	90.1%	93.7%
Multiracial	42	15	7.7%	3.8%
Hispanic	12	5	2.2%	1.3%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.8%

Burnsville, West Virginia has an estimated population of 547, a dramatic increase from the 394 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 7.7% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than West Virginia 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 12.1% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burnsville is ranked the 215th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 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 260th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burnsville's White Population

493 residents of Burnsville, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burnsville is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Burnsville ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's White population has grown by an estimated 33.6%. White residents' share of Burnsville's population has decreased from 93.7% to 90.1%.

Burnsville is more White than neighboring Sand Fork (87.5% White), Flatwoods (85.3% White), Glenville (81% White), Sutton (82.4% White), and Gassaway (84.2% White).

Burnsville's Black Population

0 residents of Burnsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burnsville is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Burnsville ranks 294th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Burnsville is less Black than neighboring Sand Fork (8.3% Black), Glenville (5.3% Black), and Sutton (4.4% Black).

Burnsville's Asian Population

0 residents of Burnsville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burnsville is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Burnsville ranks 185th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

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

Burnsville is less Asian than neighboring Sutton (0.3% Asian), and Gassaway (0.1% Asian).

Burnsville's Hispanic Population

12 residents of Burnsville, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burnsville is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Burnsville ranks 187th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Burnsville's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.2%.

Burnsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Sand Fork (0% Hispanic), Flatwoods (0% Hispanic), Sutton (0.4% Hispanic), and Gassaway (1.2% Hispanic). Burnsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenville (2.6% Hispanic).

Burnsville's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burnsville, 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 Burnsville is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Burnsville ranks 87th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burnsville's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Burnsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Burnsville's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Burnsville, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burnsville is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Burnsville ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnsville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Burnsville's population has increased from 3.8% to 7.7%.

Burnsville is more Multiracial than neighboring Sand Fork (4.2% Multiracial). Burnsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Flatwoods (14.7% Multiracial), Glenville (10.8% Multiracial), Sutton (12.5% Multiracial), and Gassaway (14.5% 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.