Demographics & People — Burlington, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,223 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,400 |
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| Median Age | 45.9 |
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| Total Households | 10,056 |
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| Family Households | 7,353 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,068 |
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| Black or African American | 648 |
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| Asian | 3,540 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,116 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 6,264 |
| Other groups | 5,564 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,707 |
| Italian | 4,670 |
| English | 2,517 |
| German | 1,475 |
| American | 1,247 |
| Greek | 925 |
| Polish | 887 |
| French (except Basque) | 856 |
Language
| English Only | 20,098 |
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| Spanish | 575 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,976 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 873 |
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| Population 18+ | 21,143 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 22.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Burlington, Massachusetts.
