Total Population
52,915
Population
Growth Rate
0.21%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
83.400
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.
Total Population
52,915
Population
Growth Rate
0.21%
Median Age
41
Diversity Index
83.400
Households
20,103
Total Housing Units
21,035
Owner Occupied
11,270
Renter Occupied
8,833
Vacant
932
Median Home Value
$700,975
Average Home Value
$846,130
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.72%
Median Household
$99,440 $118,257
Average Household
$134,544 $154,801
Per Capita
$51,145 $58,485
Total Businesses
1,656
Total Employed
14,929
Workers 16+
26,702
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
269
Employed
4,109
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
196
Employed
1,918
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
280
Employed
1,606
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
155
Employed
1,511
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
58
Employed
1,511
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
149
Employed
1,475
Some
High School
2,178
Graduated
High School
7,228
Associates
Degree
4,713
Bachelor's
Degree
8,747
Graduate
Degree
4,433
Average Commute Time
27 min.
Resident Commuters
25,704
Non-Resident Commuters
894
Drive Alone
16,502
Carpooled
3,621
Public
1,741
Work At Home
4,219