Burlington is a city located in Skagit County Washington. Burlington has a 2024 population of 10,730. Burlington is currently growing at a rate of 3.59% annually and its population has increased by 16.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,242 in 2020.
The average household income in Burlington is $83,005 with a poverty rate of 11.54%. The median age in Burlington is 36.2 years: 35.3 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burlington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,308 | 65.46% |
| Other race | 1,761 | 18.27% |
| Two or more races | 704 | 7.31% |
| Native American | 228 | 2.37% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 2.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 208 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 201 | 2.09% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,886 | 2.44 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Married | 1,461 | 3.27 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Non Family | 1,408 | 1.3 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Female | 759 | 2.72 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Male | 258 | 3.11 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
49.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 3.51% |
| Associates Degree | 565 | 8.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 969 | 15% |
| Graduate Degree | 401 | 6.21% |
| High School Graduate | 2,067 | 31.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 351 | 5.43% |
| Some College | 1,882 | 29.12% |
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 | 4,370 | 4,265 | 1,248 |
| Hispanic | 1,438 | 977 | 17 |
| Other Race | 894 | 601 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 411 | 339 | 60 |
| Black | 185 | 185 | 12 |
| Asian | 178 | 178 | 50 |
| Native American | 121 | 89 | 0 |
| Islander | 58 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,234 | $65,571 | $67,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,161 | $86,364 | $95,565 |
| High School Graduate | $43,198 | $48,510 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,954 | $42,833 | $18,052 |
| Overall | $48,737 | $55,691 | $43,317 |
| Some College | $50,068 | $65,809 | $45,764 |
$48,737
Average Earnings
$55,691
Average Male
$43,317
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.07% of Burlington residents speak only English, while 22.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,766 | 654 | 11.34% |
| Hispanic | 2,752 | 336 | 12.21% |
| Other | 1,649 | 292 | 17.71% |
| Multiple | 664 | 84 | 12.65% |
| Asian | 201 | 53 | 26.37% |
11.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.09%
Male Poverty Rate
9.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burlington is Asian, with 26.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burlington is White, with 11.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.17% |
| Some College | 11.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 57.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.35% |
| Male Employed | 9.79% |
| Female Employed | 3.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,597 | $98,501 |
| Households | $74,028 | $83,005 |
| Married Families | $113,609 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,954 | $53,702 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
809
Number of Veterans
660
Male Veterans
149
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 360 |
| Vietnam | 230 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 51 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 221 |
| 75+ | 203 |
| 18 to 34 | 187 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 641 | 12.39% |
| Black | 90 | 40.72% |
| Asian | 63 | 34.05% |
| Other Race | 11 | 0.98% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.59% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
54.34%
Born in Burlington
86.16%
Native Born
13.84%
Foreign Born
9.12%
Non Citizen
4.72%
Naturalized
86.16% of Burlington residents were born in the United States, with 54.34% having been born in Washington. 9.12% 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 | 12,590 | 372 | 3.04% |
| 2028 | 12,218 | 372 | 3.14% |
| 2027 | 11,846 | 372 | 3.24% |
| 2026 | 11,474 | 372 | 3.35% |
| 2025 | 11,102 | 372 | 3.47% |
| 2024 | 10,730 | 372 | 3.59% |
| 2023 | 10,358 | 603 | 6.18% |
| 2022 | 9,755 | 65 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 9,690 | 448 | 4.85% |
| 2020 | 9,242 | 19 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 9,223 | 126 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 9,097 | 296 | 3.36% |
| 2017 | 8,801 | 81 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 8,720 | 141 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 8,579 | 103 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 8,476 | 72 | 0.86% |
| 2013 | 8,404 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 8,411 | -19 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 8,430 | 29 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 8,401 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,757 | 2,408 | 55.37% |
| 1990 | 4,349 | 455 | 11.68% |
| 1980 | 3,894 | 756 | 24.09% |
| 1970 | 3,138 | 170 | 5.73% |
| 1960 | 2,968 | -9,622 | -76.43% |