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.
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As of 2026 the population of City of Burien, WA is 53,220. The population is expected to grow to 53,954 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.27%.
The median age of City of Burien, WA residents is 41.
The diversity index of City of Burien, WA is 83.7, meaning that there is a 84% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in City of Burien, WA is $138,912 and projected to be $164,509 in 2031. Per capita income is $53,317, projected to be $63,048 in 2031. 7.79% of households – 4,147 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,608,228 and the average disposable income is $107,714.
There are 21,204 housing units in City of Burien, WA; 11,239 are owner-occupied, 9,135 are rented, and 830 are vacant. The average home value is $855,988, with 1,085 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,712 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,611 businesses in City of Burien, WA, employing 13,928 workers and pulling from a labor force of 25,785 age 16 and above. 871 workers commute into City of Burien, WA from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
24,824 residents both live and work in/around City of Burien, WA. The average travel time is 26.7 minutes. 1.52% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.11% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 15,788 drive alone, 3,205 carpool, and 1,442 take public transportation. 529 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,796 residents work from home.
8,210 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 5,164 have associates degrees, 8,761 have bachelor’s degrees, and 4,795 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
