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Burlington

Washington · 8,388 residents · 4.281 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,266. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $217,300. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,388
+24%since 2000
from 6,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,959 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.1
+8%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K9K11K1990201020202024Burlington
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,266
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,848 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,542
+20%since 2000
from $17,167 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.328
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$911
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
50.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
48.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.5%(5,162)
Black0.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(2,631)
Asian2.9%(242)
Other2.7%(223)
Diversity Score64.4%(5,404)
Diversity Score
64
+22%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Washington?

Burlington, Washington has about 8,388 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Washington?

The typical household in Burlington, Washington earns about $47,266 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 $217,300, and the typical rent is about $911 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Washington?

About 14.7% 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 10.8% 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 4,039 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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