Total Population
52,414
Population
Growth Rate
0.16%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
83.200
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
52,414
Population
Growth Rate
0.16%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
83.200
Households
19,898
Owner Occupied
11,354
Renter Occupied
8,544
Vacant
1,034
Median Household
$94,889 $114,448
Average Household
$128,433 $157,990
Per Capita
$48,774 $59,354
Total Businesses
1,680
Total Employed
14,842
Workers 16+
26,519
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
287
Employed
3,763
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
202
Employed
2,223
2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
284
Employed
1,658
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
58
Employed
1,505
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
149
Employed
1,422
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
145
Employed
1,392
Average Commute Time
28 min.
Resident Commuters
25,091
Non-Resident Commuters
1,315
Drive Alone
16,597
Carpooled
3,466
Public
2,255
Work At Home
3,638