Burien, WA population by race
The table below shows Burien's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,199 | 52.81% |
| Black or African American | 4,212 | 8.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 220 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 7,270 | 14.12% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 176 | 0.34% |
| Some other race | 6,791 | 13.19% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,637 | 10.94% |
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Burien population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Burien has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Burien's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Burien population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 52.81% are white, 8.18% are Black or African American, 0.43% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 14.12% are Asian, 0.34% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 13.19% are some other race and 10.94% are multiracial.
Burien 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Burien is White with a population of 27,199 (52.81% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,637 (10.94% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Burien, WA
By ethnicity, 11,276 (21.89% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 40,229 (78.11% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Burien, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 25,255 (62.78% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Burien, WA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Burien's Non-Hispanic population.
Burien Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 25,255 | 62.78% |
| Black or African American alone | 4,053 | 10.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 128 | 0.32% |
| Asian alone | 7,219 | 17.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 176 | 0.44% |
| Some other race alone | 138 | 0.34% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,260 | 8.10% |
Among the Hispanic population in Burien, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7,226 (64.08% of the total Hispanic population).
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Burien, WA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Burien's Hispanic population.
Burien Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 7,226 | 64.08% |
| Puerto Rican | 386 | 3.42% |
| Cuban | 21 | 0.19% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,643 | 32.31% |
Things to know
What percentage of Burien, WA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 21.89% of Burien population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Burien, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 7,226 (64.08% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Burien, WA have?
Burien, WA has 4,212 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 8.18% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Burien is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Burien, WA?
With 78.11% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Burien.
That being said, with a 14.12% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Burien.
What is the majority race in Burien, WA?
With a population of 27,199 (52.81% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Burien.
Asians are second largest race in Burien, with 14.12% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
