Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Burlington, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,003

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.3%6,227

Hispanic/Latino

28.6%2,864

Two or More

4%397

Asian

2.5%248

Black

1.6%165

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.5%49

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%31

Other

0.2%22

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.8%325

High School Diploma

24.3%1,655

Some College (<1 yr)

14%954

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%1,068

Associate's Degree

11.4%779

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%922

Master's Degree

4.9%333

Professional Degree

0.7%46

Doctorate

1.4%98

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

20.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$466,400

Median Renti

$1,746

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

44.5%1,747

Renter-Occupied

55.5%2,178

Total Units

4,246

Homeownership

44.5%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.8%67

$50K–$100K

0.7%13

$200K–$300K

3.7%64

$300K–$500K

55.9%977

$500K–$1M

34.5%603

$1M+

1.3%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$1,000–$1,250

299

$1,250–$1,500

295

$1,500–$2,000

770

$2,000+

677

Year Built

2020 or later

5.7%241

2010–2019

10.3%438

2000–2009

19.7%838

1990–1999

20.1%854

1980–1989

8.2%349

1970–1979

12.5%532

1960–1969

5.7%241

1950–1959

6%256

1940–1949

4.7%201

1939 or earlier

7%296

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.3%2,170

Utility Gas

43.7%1,715

Solar

0.5%21

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%11

No Fuel

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,475

Mean Household Incomei

$88,681

Per Capita Incomei

$36,525

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

5,374

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%209

$10K–$15K

2.2%88

$15K–$20K

1.8%70

$20K–$25K

1.7%66

$25K–$30K

4.2%163

$30K–$35K

2.7%105

$35K–$40K

3.3%131

$40K–$45K

4.8%189

$45K–$50K

5.9%231

$50K–$60K

7.8%307

$60K–$75K

7.9%311

$75K–$100K

15.6%614

$100K–$125K

15%587

$125K–$150K

7%275

$150K–$200K

9.9%390

$200K+

4.8%189

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

133

Residentsi

145

Avg. Tenant Renti

$637/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers133 homes63% occupied$637/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,475/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

74%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

20%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

58% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40% of subsidized households are minority

48% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

25% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,15611.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

801

Philippines

Korea

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,890

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,091

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

760(9.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.8%Insured

11.2%Uninsured