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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Burien

Washington · 25,089 residents · 10.039 sq mi
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Burien has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,261. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 6,792 residents. Median home value is $106,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

25,089
−21%vs 2000
vs 31,881 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,499 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 3,176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−6%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
22K30K39K47K55K1990201020202024Burien
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,261
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,577 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,857
−29%vs 2000
vs $23,737 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$106,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $172,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$477
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $666 in 2000
US average: $450
52.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.4% in 2000
47.4% rent
3.3
−20%vs 2000
vs 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(22,799)
Black5%(1,587)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(3,397)
Asian7%(2,219)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(15,998)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(22,770)
Black2.1%(536)
Hispanic / Latino3%(762)
Asian4.6%(1,144)
Other2.5%(639)
Diversity Score27.5%(6,909)
28
−45%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Burien, Washington?

Burien, Washington has about 25,089 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Burien, Washington?

The typical household in Burien, Washington earns about $32,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burien, Washington expensive?

In Burien, Washington, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Burien, Washington?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Burien, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burien, Washington?

About 8.5% of people in Burien, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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