South Burlington, VT Demographics

A map of South Burlington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,223	16,657	78.2%	82.1%
Asian	2,120	1,360	10.2%	6.7%
Multiracial	1,138	846	5.5%	4.2%
Hispanic	721	687	3.5%	3.4%
Black	377	613	1.8%	3.0%
Native American/Other	177	129	0.9%	0.6%

South Burlington, Vermont has an estimated population of 20,756, a slight increase from the 20,292 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 10.2% Asian, 5.5% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Burlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Burlington has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Vermont overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Burlington, that probability was 31.8% in 2020 and 37.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Burlington is ranked the 2nd most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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). South Burlington was ranked the 2nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Burlington's White Population

16,223 residents of South Burlington, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Burlington is considerably lower than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. South Burlington ranks 171st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Burlington's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of South Burlington's population has decreased from 82.1% to 78.2%.

South Burlington is more White than neighboring Winooski (76.9% White). South Burlington is less White than neighboring Burlington (84.1% White), Shelburne (86% White), Essex Junction (81.9% White), and St. George (90.5% White).

South Burlington's Black Population

377 residents of South Burlington, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Burlington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. South Burlington ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Burlington's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Black residents' share of South Burlington's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.8%.

South Burlington is more Black than neighboring Shelburne (1.1% Black). South Burlington is less Black than neighboring Burlington (2.9% Black), Winooski (3.2% Black), Essex Junction (4.8% Black), and St. George (4.9% Black).

South Burlington's Asian Population

2,120 residents of South Burlington, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Burlington is higher than in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. South Burlington ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Burlington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 55.9%. Asian residents' share of South Burlington's population has increased from 6.7% to 10.2%.

South Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Burlington (4.2% Asian), Shelburne (1.2% Asian), Essex Junction (5.7% Asian), and St. George (0% Asian). South Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Winooski (12.8% Asian).

South Burlington's Hispanic Population

721 residents of South Burlington, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Burlington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. South Burlington ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Burlington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. Hispanic residents' share of South Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

South Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Burlington (2.8% Hispanic), Winooski (2.5% Hispanic), and St. George (0.5% Hispanic). South Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Shelburne (4% Hispanic), and Essex Junction (5% Hispanic).

South Burlington's Native American/Other Population

177 residents of South Burlington, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Burlington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Burlington ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Burlington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

South Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burlington (0.2% Native American/Other), Essex Junction (0% Native American/Other), and St. George (0% Native American/Other). South Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winooski (1.1% Native American/Other).

South Burlington's Multiracial Population

1,138 residents of South Burlington, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Burlington is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. South Burlington ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Burlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.5%. Multiracial residents' share of South Burlington's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.5%.

South Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Winooski (3.5% Multiracial), Essex Junction (2.6% Multiracial), and St. George (4.1% Multiracial). South Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Burlington (5.8% Multiracial), and Shelburne (6.8% 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.