Burien, WA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Burien was 50,806, a 0.77% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Burien's population was 51,201, a decline of 1.51% compared to a population of 51,985 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Burien, WA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Burien increased by 18,980. In this period, the peak population was 52,055 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 31,826 - -
2001 31,677 -149 -0.47%
2002 31,406 -271 -0.86%
2003 31,072 -334 -1.06%
2004 30,912 -160 -0.51%
2005 30,843 -69 -0.22%
2006 31,162 319 1.03%
2007 31,315 153 0.49%
2008 31,602 287 0.92%
2009 32,026 424 1.34%
2010 48,224 16,198 50.58%
2011 48,817 593 1.23%
2012 49,557 740 1.52%
2013 49,966 409 0.83%
2014 50,360 394 0.79%
2015 50,722 362 0.72%
2016 51,449 727 1.43%
2017 52,055 606 1.18%
2018 51,766 -289 -0.56%
2019 51,452 -314 -0.61%
2020 51,985 533 1.04%
2021 51,201 -784 -1.51%
2022 50,806 -395 -0.77%
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Burien, WA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Burien's population increased by 16,398 (51.52%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Burien's population increased by 3,761 (7.80%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Burien's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Burien's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 50,806. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Burien's population peaked in year 2017 at 52,055.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Burien's population was lowest in year 2005 at 30,843.

Burien, WA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Burien grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 9 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Burien had an average annual population growth rate of 2.71% per year. Overall the population grew 59.64% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Burien's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Burien's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.71% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 1,179. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Burien's population grew the most with an increase of 16,198 (50.58%).

While from 2020 and 2021, Burien's population declined the most with a negative growth of 784 (-1.51%).

Things to know

Is Burien, WA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Burien's population decreased by 1,179 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 784 (1.51%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 395 (0.77%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Burien, WA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Burien increased by 840 (1.68%). The population was highest at 52,055 in the year 2017 and lowest at 49,966 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.25%.

References

Datasets

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Burien, WA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Burien population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Burien across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Burien was 50,806, a 0.77% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Burien population was 51,201, a decline of 1.51% compared to a population of 51,985 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Burien increased by 18,980. In this period, the peak population was 52,055 in the year 2017. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Burien population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Burien is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Burien population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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