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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Burlington

Washington · 4,349 residents · 4.281 sq mi
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Burlington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,437. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 2,408 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $64,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,349
−36%vs 2000
vs 6,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,016 / sq mi
−36%vs 2000
vs 1,578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
+9%vs 2000
vs 29.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$22,437
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,848 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,500
−39%vs 2000
vs $17,167 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$64,300
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $128,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$416
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $642 in 2000
US average: $450
52.8%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.7% in 2000
47.2% rent
2.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(3,874)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(528)
Asian0.8%(36)
Other10.1%(439)
Diversity Score43.6%(1,898)
44
−18%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.9%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−8%vs 2000
vs 17.5 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 Burlington, Washington?

Burlington, Washington has about 4,349 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Washington?

The typical household in Burlington, Washington earns about $22,437 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 $64,300, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Washington?

About 7.3% 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 12.8% of people in Burlington, 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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