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Burlington

Washington · 9,152 residents · 4.281 sq mi
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Burlington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,451. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $269,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,152
+35%since 2000
from 6,757 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,138 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 1,578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+19%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,451
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,848 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,443
+66%since 2000
from $17,167 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$269,800
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,189
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $642 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(5,176)
Black1.1%(101)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(2,998)
Asian2.7%(243)
Other2.8%(256)
Diversity Score66.7%(6,103)
Diversity Score
67
+26%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, Washington?

Burlington, Washington has about 9,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burlington, Washington?

The typical household in Burlington, Washington earns about $55,451 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 $269,800, and the typical rent is about $1,189 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, Washington?

About 22.7% 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 16.0% 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 4,803 residents, a change of about 110 percent over that period.

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