West Burke, VT Demographics

A map of West Burke's Population by Race

West Burke, Vermont has an estimated population of 161, a dramatic decrease from the 281 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 7.5% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Burke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Burke has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less 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 West Burke, that probability was 17.4% in 2020 and 18.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Burke is ranked the 146th 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). West Burke was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Burke's White Population

145 residents of West Burke, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Burke is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. West Burke ranks 104th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burke's White population has declined by an estimated 43.1%. White residents' share of West Burke's population has decreased from 90.7% to 90.1%.

West Burke is more White than neighboring Lyndonville (82.4% White), and Lyndon (84.4% White). West Burke is less White than neighboring Sutton (100% White), East Burke (98% White), and Lyndon Center (100% White).

West Burke's Black Population

0 residents of West Burke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Burke is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. West Burke ranks 111th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

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

West Burke is less Black than neighboring Lyndonville (1.2% Black).

West Burke's Asian Population

0 residents of West Burke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Burke is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. West Burke ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burke's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Burke's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

West Burke's Hispanic Population

12 residents of West Burke, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Burke is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Burke ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burke's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Burke's population has increased from 1.8% to 7.5%.

West Burke is more Hispanic than neighboring Sutton (0% Hispanic), East Burke (0% Hispanic), Lyndonville (7.3% Hispanic), and Lyndon Center (0% Hispanic). West Burke is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyndon (15.6% Hispanic).

West Burke's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Burke, 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 West Burke is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. West Burke ranks 39th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burke's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Burke's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

West Burke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lyndonville (2.4% Native American/Other).

West Burke's Multiracial Population

4 residents of West Burke, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Burke is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. West Burke ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Burke's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.6%. Multiracial residents' share of West Burke's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.5%.

West Burke is more Multiracial than neighboring Sutton (0% Multiracial), East Burke (2% Multiracial), Lyndon Center (0% Multiracial), and Lyndon (0% Multiracial). West Burke is less Multiracial than neighboring Lyndonville (6.7% 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.