Burlington Population 2026
Burlington has a population of 52,472, making it the #821 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 168× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
52,472
Rank in United States
#821
Coordinates
36.10°N, 79.44°W
~198 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
377 km
234 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Burlington
- Greensboro285,342 people · ~32 km away
- Carrboro21,156 people · ~39 km away
- Chapel Hill59,568 people · ~40 km away
- Durham257,636 people · ~50 km away
- Eden15,403 people · ~53 km away
- High Point110,268 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Burlington?
Burlington has a population of 52,472 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #821 biggest city in United States.
What state is Burlington in?
Burlington is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Burlington the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 377 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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