City · Washington
Burlington, Washington
Burlington, city, in Skagit County, Washington. Burlington had 11,356 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 23.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,152 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,003 (±24). GEOID 5308920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,356
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,152 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,003 ±24
Median household income
$80,475
±$10,532 (90% margin)
Washington: $98,141
Median home value
$466,400
±$19,411 (90% margin)
Washington: $564,600
Median gross rent
$1,746
±$96 (90% margin)
Washington: $1,760
Where is Burlington and what county is it in?
Burlington is a city in Skagit County, Washington. It covers 4.3 square miles of land, 2,138 residents per square mile in 2020.
Burlington is in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Burlington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,356 people lived in Burlington on July 1, 2025, up 23.9% since 2020, faster than Washington (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 9,152 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,003 (±24).
| Measure | Burlington | Skagit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,003 ±24 | 131,328 | +1,122 |
| Households | 3,925 ±233 | 52,329 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50 ±0.15 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,246 ±266 | 57,050 | +357 |
Burlington's population since 2000
From 6,757 in 2000 to 11,356 in 2025: up 68.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Burlington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Burlington?
The median resident of Burlington is 35.7 years old; 22.3% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.6%. 11.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burlington | Skagit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 ±2.9 | 42.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.3% ±2.8 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±2.7 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±2.9 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.6% ±5.1 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.3% ±5.6 pts | 70.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.6% ±3.5 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.2% ±6.1 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.8% ±2.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2% ±3.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.2% ±3.5 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6% ±4.1 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.5% ±4.5 pts | 30.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0% ±2.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.9% ±6.0 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Burlington earn?
Half of Burlington's 3,925 households earn less than $80,475 a year (±$10,532), against $89,263 in Skagit County and $98,141 in Washington. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,093 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,382 after inflation. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burlington | Skagit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,475 ±$10,532 | $89,263 | +$19,382 |
| Mean household income | $88,681 ±$6,695 | $111,733 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,525 ±$3,319 | $45,140 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5% ±3.7 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.4% ±9.5 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.5% ±4.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±3.6 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4% ±2.6 pts | 93.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Burlington?
Owners occupy 44.5% of Burlington's occupied homes and renters 55.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $466,400 by its owner (±$19,411). The median renter pays $1,746 a month including utilities, and 45.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Burlington | Skagit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $466,400 ±$19,411 | $545,100 | +$170,049 |
| Median gross rent | $1,746 ±$96 | $1,536 | +$402 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.4% ±11.1 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,140 ±$235 | $2,285 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 44.5% ±5.0 pts | 70.1% | −7.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 55.5% ±5.0 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,246 ±266 | 57,050 | +357 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7% ±3.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.3% ±5.4 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.7% ±2.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.3% ±3.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.0% ±2.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Burlington building?
Builders took permits for 154 new housing units in Burlington in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 13.6 per 1,000 residents against 4.4 across Washington.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Burlington work and get to work?
74.8% of Burlington's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Burlington | Skagit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.1% ±4.4 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8% ±6.9 pts | 74.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.9% ±6.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4% ±3.6 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±3.0 | 26.4 min | +4.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Burlington?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Burlington, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,396 (Tract 9517) to $81,042 (Tract 9518).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9518Skagit County | 5,721 | $81,042 |
| Tract 9517Skagit County | 4,382 | $80,396 |
| Tract 9516Skagit County | 4,530 | $80,908 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Burlington) · Census block assignment files
How does Burlington compare with other places in Washington?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Burlington is the 2,930th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 86th-most populous of 281 in Washington.
Burlington ranks 255th of 387 places in Washington with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 86th | 281 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 9th | 203 |
| Residents per square mile | 134th | 394 |
| Median household income | 255th | 387 |
| Per capita income | 286th | 393 |
| Median home value | 219th | 384 |
| Median gross rent | 154th | 351 |
| Poverty rate | 64th | 281 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 305th | 382 |
| Median age | 292nd | 394 |
| Owner-occupied share | 376th | 388 |
| Work from home | 279th | 307 |
| Travel time to work | 241st | 394 |
Burlington's figures with every place in Washington (CSV)
Every place in Washington, sortable · Compare Burlington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Burlington?
9 of the 57 figures for Burlington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Burlington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Burlington.