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Burlington

Washington · 11,356 residents (2025 est.) · 4.281 sq mi
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Burlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,475. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $466,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,003
+48%since 2000
from 6,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,337 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 1,578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+21%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,356 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024Burlington
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,475
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,848 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,525
+113%since 2000
from $17,167 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+13%since 2010
from 0.328 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$466,400
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,746
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
55.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+70%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(4,663)
Black0.8%(53)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(1,707)
Asian1.8%(119)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.9%(3,577)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(6,227)
Black1.6%(165)
Hispanic / Latino28.6%(2,864)
Asian2.5%(248)
Other5%(499)
Diversity Score65.9%(6,591)
Diversity Score
66
+24%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 75.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 22.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Washington?

Burlington, Washington has about 10,003 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Washington?

The typical household in Burlington, Washington earns about $80,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, Washington expensive?

In Burlington, Washington, the median home is worth about $466,400, and the typical rent is about $1,746 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Washington?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, Washington?

About 14.5% of people in Burlington, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,654 residents, a change of about 130 percent over that period.

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