Total Population
52,367
Population
Growth Rate
0.04%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
82.800
View demographic data for Burien, Washington. Click on the infographic below to expand the data and view the corresponding spreadsheets. In addition to the demographic data presented, consider that Burien is part of the South Sound region. We are connected to West Seattle, Whitecenter, Normandy Park, Des Moines, Tukwilla and SeaTac by 509, 1st Avenue and local arterials. Residents of these communities regularly frequent Burien for our downtown shopping and restaurants. Plus, employers can easily pull from this larger area for talent. In addition, we are a short 20-minute drive from downtown Seattle and part of the nation's fastest-growing MSA.
For more information on Burien's demographics and business opportunities, contact our economic development team.
Households
20,020
Owner Occupied
11,094
Renter Occupied
8,926
Vacant
855
Median Household
$86,818 $106,149
Average Household
$122,370 $148,251
Per Capita
$46,798 $56,677
Total Businesses
1,587
Total Employed
14,460
Workers 16+
26,856
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
210
Employed
3,407
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
206
Employed
2,179
2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
248
Employed
1,553
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
60
Employed
1,495
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
147
Employed
1,398
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
143
Employed
1,359
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
25,614
Non-Resident Commuters
1,118
Drive Alone
17,103
Carpooled
3,660
Public
2,486
Work At Home
2,914