Categories in Burien, Washington
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Burien, Washington
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 682 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 244 | 29 years |
| Real estate | 196 | 26 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 176 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 139 | 29 years |
| Car repair | 129 | 27 years |
| Dentists | 126 | 34 years |
| Corporate management | 116 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 113 | 25 years |
| Hairdressers | 103 | 26 years |
| Locksmiths | 85 | 23 years |
| Beauty salons | 79 | 21 years |
| Finance other | 76 | 72 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 74 | 57 years |
| Electronics stores | 72 | 25 years |
| Shopping other | 72 | 29 years |
| Religion | 70 | 46 years |
Burien, Washington Facts
| Area | 10.1 mi² |
| Population | 48,972 |
| Male Population | 24,751 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 24,221 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +93.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +11.7% |
| Median Age | 37.5 years (Male: 36.8, Female: 38.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $83,204 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Burien South, Seahurst, Burien Lake View, Salmon Creek, Highline |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 47.47038, -122.34679 |
| Zip Codes | 98062, 98146, 98148, 98166, 98168 |
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Burien, Washington Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,281 | 35,339 | 43,854 | 50,621 | 48,972 | 50,527 | 52,629 |
| Population Density | 2,500.3 / mi² | 3,495.1 / mi² | 4,337.2 / mi² | 5,006.5 / mi² | 4,843.4 / mi² | 4,997.2 / mi² | 5,205.1 / mi² |
Burien, Washington Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 11.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burien, Washington | +93.7% | +38.6% | +11.7% |
| Washington (state) | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Burien, Washington Median Age
Median Age: 37.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burien, Washington | 37.5 yrs | 38.2 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
| Washington (state) | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Burien, Washington Population Density
Population Density: 4,843 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burien, Washington | 48,972 | 10.11 sq mi | 4,843 / mi² |
| Washington (state) | 7.1 million | 71,298.1 sq mi | 99.7 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Burien, Washington Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Burien, Washington
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Burien, Washington
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Burien, Washington
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Burien, Washington
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Burien, Washington Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $54,330 | $55,057 | $63,849 | $67,941 | $65,618 | $73,712 | $84,422 | $83,204 |
| Total GDP | $2B | $2.2B | $2.8B | $3.2B | $3.3B | $3.9B | $4.7B | $4.7B |
Burien, Washington CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burien, Washington | 733,857 tn | 14.99 tn | 72,579.8 tons/mi² |
| Washington (state) | 122,068,941 tn | 17.17 tn | 1,712.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 733,857 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 72,579.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (7.9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11/17 | 7:35 AM | 3.47 | 22.2 km | 24,060 m | 1km ENE of Enetai, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/17 | 8:14 AM | 3.38 | 21.6 km | 24,500 m | 1km ESE of Enetai, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 5/3/17 | 7:20 PM | 3.31 | 22 km | 26,510 m | 1km S of Enetai, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/16 | 5:17 PM | 3 | 33.2 km | 24,220 m | 3km SSW of Fall City, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/14 | 11:04 AM | 3.53 | 34.1 km | 26,406 m | 2km ENE of Belfair, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/14 | 8:29 PM | 3.02 | 16.9 km | 23,808 m | 6km W of Federal Way, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/5/13 | 7:09 AM | 3.02 | 34.8 km | 26,187 m | 2km N of Indianola, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 8/20/13 | 6:41 PM | 3.6 | 30.3 km | 13,260 m | 2km NNE of Key Center, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 4/7/13 | 8:57 AM | 3.46 | 34.8 km | 26,164 m | 2km W of Key Center, Washington | usgs.gov |
| 9/22/11 | 8:22 PM | 3.2 | 23 km | 30,893 m | Seattle-Tacoma urban area, Washington | usgs.gov |
Burien, Washington
Burien (/ˈbjʊəriən/ BYUR-ee-ən) is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United States, located south of Seattle. As of the 2010 Census, Burien's population was 33,313, which is a 49.7% increase since incorporation. An annexation in 2010 increa..
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