Total Population
52,596
Population
Growth Rate
-0.06%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
82.100
Community Profile
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.
City of Burien, WA
Population
Housing & Income
Households
20,032
Total Housing Units
20,819
Owner Occupied
11,005
Renter Occupied
9,028
Vacant
787
Median Home Value
$555,933
Average Home Value
$689,656
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
3.70%
Income Projection
Median Household
$80,462 $103,226
Average Household
$114,298 $137,878
Per Capita
$43,409 $52,050
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,621
Total Employed
14,589
Workers 16+
25,711
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
208
Employed
3,225
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
229
Employed
2,214
2022 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
250
Employed
1,560
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
61
Employed
1,433
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
148
Employed
1,405
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
143
Employed
1,385
Some
High School
3,020
Graduated
High School
7,663
Associates
Degree
3,440
Bachelor's
Degree
7,909
Graduate
Degree
3,561
Average Commute Time
28 min.
Resident Commuters
24,505
Non-Resident Commuters
1,054
Drive Alone
17,151
Carpooled
3,438
Public
2,563
Work At Home
1,940