Burien is a city located in King County Washington. Burien has a 2024 population of 50,310. Burien is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 51,989 in 2020.
The average household income in Burien is $116,997 with a poverty rate of 11.37%. The median age in Burien is 39.5 years: 37.7 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burien was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,199 | 52.81% |
| Asian | 7,270 | 14.12% |
| Other race | 6,791 | 13.19% |
| Two or more races | 5,637 | 10.94% |
| Black or African American | 4,212 | 8.18% |
| Native American | 220 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 176 | 0.34% |
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,903 | 2.56 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 8,130 | 3.29 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Non Family | 7,907 | 1.32 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Female | 2,580 | 3.51 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
| Male | 1,286 | 3.63 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,487 | 6.75% |
| Associates Degree | 4,040 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,621 | 20.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,402 | 9.23% |
| High School Graduate | 8,189 | 22.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,503 | 9.5% |
| Some College | 7,625 | 20.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,657 | 19,714 | 7,974 |
| Hispanic | 6,407 | 3,358 | 654 |
| Asian | 5,228 | 4,144 | 1,185 |
| Other Race | 3,976 | 1,597 | 277 |
| 2+ Races | 3,037 | 2,498 | 967 |
| Black | 2,605 | 1,820 | 411 |
| Native American | 174 | 140 | 19 |
| Islander | 161 | 146 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.43%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,599 | $86,341 | $63,726 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,147 | $108,167 | $81,213 |
| High School Graduate | $43,926 | $47,105 | $35,996 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,669 | $37,371 | $30,142 |
| Overall | $51,610 | $56,167 | $46,736 |
| Some College | $50,328 | $57,125 | $45,448 |
$51,610
Average Earnings
$56,167
Average Male
$46,736
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.28% of Burien residents speak only English, while 31.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,991 | 1,884 | 7.54% |
| Hispanic | 11,238 | 1,836 | 16.34% |
| Other | 6,789 | 1,317 | 19.4% |
| Asian | 7,231 | 971 | 13.43% |
| Black | 4,130 | 769 | 18.62% |
| Multiple | 5,593 | 451 | 8.06% |
| Islander | 176 | 36 | 20.45% |
| Native | 220 | 17 | 7.73% |
11.37%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.98%
Male Poverty Rate
12.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burien is Islander, with 20.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burien is White, with 7.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.89% |
| High School | 11.18% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.74% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.27% |
| Female Employed | 5.86% |
| Male Employed | 4.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,734 | $131,249 |
| Households | $84,583 | $116,997 |
| Married Families | $125,524 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,680 | $87,313 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,554
Number of Veterans
2,303
Male Veterans
251
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 807 |
| Second Gulf War | 539 |
| First Gulf War | 521 |
| Korea | 156 |
| World War II | 103 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 659 |
| 65 to 74 | 621 |
| 55 to 64 | 530 |
| 35 to 54 | 527 |
| 18 to 34 | 217 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,035 | 8.78% |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 4.77% |
| Hispanic | 127 | 1.66% |
| Black | 115 | 3.85% |
| Asian | 114 | 1.99% |
| Islander | 51 | 31.68% |
| Other Race | 26 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 25 | 11.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.26%
Born in Burien
76.41%
Native Born
23.59%
Foreign Born
12.6%
Non Citizen
10.99%
Naturalized
76.41% of Burien residents were born in the United States, with 48.26% having been born in Washington. 12.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 48,212 | -419 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 48,631 | -420 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 49,051 | -420 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 49,471 | -419 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 49,890 | -420 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 50,310 | -420 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 50,730 | -81 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 50,811 | -409 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 51,220 | -769 | -1.48% |
| 2020 | 51,989 | 537 | 1.04% |
| 2019 | 51,452 | -314 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 51,766 | -289 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 52,055 | 606 | 1.18% |
| 2016 | 51,449 | 727 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 50,722 | 362 | 0.72% |
| 2014 | 50,360 | 394 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 49,966 | 409 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 49,557 | 740 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 48,817 | 593 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 48,224 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 31,881 | 4,381 | 15.93% |
| 1990 | 27,500 | 13,200 | 92.31% |
| 1980 | 14,300 | -700 | -4.67% |
| 1970 | 15,000 | 5,000 | 50% |
| 1960 | 10,000 | -38,212 | -79.26% |