Burien, WA Demographics
What is the population of Burien?
There are 51,331 residents in Burien, with a median age of 39. Of this, 51.49% are males and 48.51% are females. US-born citizens make up 73.38% of the resident pool in Burien, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.97%. Additionally, 13.65% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 43,863 people in Burien currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 51,331 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 26,431 | -0.6% |
| Female Population | 24,900 | -0.0% |
Male Population 51.49%
Female Population 48.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -1.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 37,665 | -2.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 6,659 | 2.5% |
| Not Citizen | 7,007 | 8.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 73.38%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.97%
Not Citizen 13.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 331 | -5.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 5,204 | -1.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 577 | -12.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 626 | -48.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 43,863 | 1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.65%
Moved from Same County 10.28%
Moved from Same State 1.14%
Moved from Different State 1.24%
Same House as Last Year 86.68%
What are the employment statistics in Burien?
White-collar workers make up 76.47% of the working population in Burien, while blue-collar employees account for 23.53%. There are also 5,660 entrepreneurs in Burien (10.33% of the workforce); 36,876 workers employed in private companies (67.31%); and 6,980 people working in governmental institutions (12.74%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 41,894 | 100.1% |
| Blue Collar | 12,890 | 103.2% |
White Collar 76.47%
Blue Collar 23.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,660 | 102.5% |
| Private Companies | 36,876 | 103.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 6,980 | 95.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,268 | 89.9% |
Self Employees 10.33%
Private Companies 67.31%
Governmental Workers 12.74%
Not for Profit Companies 9.62%
How many households are there in Burien?
There are a total of 19,843 households in Burien, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.2% of these Burien households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.8%. Additionally, 29.91% of households have children and 70.09% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 19,843 | -0.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.9% |
| Family Households | 12,144 | 1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,699 | -2.6% |
Family Households 61.2%
Non-Family Households 38.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,936 | 0.3% |
| Households without Children | 13,907 | -0.6% |
Households with Children 29.91%
Households without Children 70.09%
What are the median and average incomes in Burien?
The average annual household income in Burien is $123,752, while the median household income sits at $90,597 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $101,420, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $115,878. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $82,860 and $68,623, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $123,752 | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income | $90,597 | 7.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,234 | -8.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 44,973 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Burien?
There are 21,184 housing units in Burien, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1965. Of the 19,843 occupied housing units in Burien, 56.94% are owner-occupied, while 43.06% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 69.07% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $618,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,873 per month in Burien.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 21,184 | 0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1965 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,734 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,732 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,120 | -6.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,855 | -1.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,083 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,298 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,706 | -0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,565 | 8.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,070 | -6.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 21 | 110.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 19,843 | -0.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,298 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 8,545 | -0.9% |
Owner Occupied 56.94%
Renter Occupied 43.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,803 | 1.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,495 | -2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $618,300 | 9.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $588,200 | 3.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,873 | 4.9% |
With Mortgage 69.07%
Without Mortgage 30.93%
What is the level of education in Burien?
Approximately 31.43% of the population in Burien holds a high school degree (that's 12,788 residents), while 20.34% have attained a college certificate (8,275 locals) and 19.61% have a bachelor's degree (7,976 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,476 | -6.0% |
| Some High School | 12,788 | -0.6% |
| Some College | 8,275 | -29.1% |
| Associate Degree | 4,240 | -1.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,976 | -1.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,927 | 14.5% |
No High School 8.54%
Some High School 31.43%
Some College 20.34%
Associate Degree 10.42%
Bachelor's Degree 19.61%
Graduate Degree 9.65%
What is the marital status of Burien residents?
A total of 15,106 people in Burien have never been married (which represents 35.3% of the total population), while 20,452 of them are wedded (47.8%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,323 (3.09%) and 5,166 (12.07%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 15,106 | 0.2% |
| Married | 20,452 | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1,323 | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 2,065 | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5,166 | -0.6% |
Never Married 35.3%
Married 47.8%
Separated 3.09%
Widowed 4.83%
Divorced 12.07%
What are the most common means of transportation in Burien?
The top three means of transportation people in Burien use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 20,123 residents commute by car, 1,553 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 328 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 20,123 | 0.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,553 | -23.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 93 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 67 | 36.7% |
| Motorcycle | 37 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 3 | -81.2% |
| Walk | 328 | -6.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Burien by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.