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Burbank, Washington

Burbank, Washington
Location of Burbank, Washington
Location of Burbank, Washington
Coordinates: 46°12′14″N 119°00′02″W / 46.20389°N 119.00056°W / 46.20389; -119.00056
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyWalla Walla
Area
  CDP
15.0 sq mi (38.8 km2)
  Land13.3 sq mi (34.4 km2)
  Water1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2)
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population
  CDP
3,499
  Density263/sq mi (102/km2)
  Urban
210,975 (US: 171st)
  Metro
64,614 (US: 379th)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
99323
Area code509
FIPS code53-08780[3]
GNIS feature ID2407925[1]

Burbank is a census-designated place (CDP) in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States, where the Snake River meets the Columbia. As of the 2020 census, Burbank had a population of 3,499.[4] Named for Luther Burbank,[5] the city is located just east of Pasco and Kennewick, across the Snake and Columbia Rivers, respectively. Burbank is part of the Tri-Cities, WA urban area,[6] despite being located in the Walla Walla metropolitan area (which includes all of Walla Walla and Columbia counties).[7]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.0 square miles (39 km2), of which, 13.3 square miles (34 km2) of it is land and 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2) of it (11.36%) is water.

History

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Originally home to the Walla Walla tribe, who lived at the confluence of the Snake and the Columbia rivers. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed through the location October 16, 1805 on their way to the Pacific Ocean.

A town was founded in 1907 along the river. It was named by the Northern Pacific Railway for Burbank Power & Water Company, which had been named for the famous horticulturist Luther Burbank.[8]

A bridge built in 1921 over the Snake River connected the community with Pasco. This bridge burned in 1949, and was rebuilt in 1952. [9][10]

Climate

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According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burbank has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[11]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19901,745
20003,30389.3%
20103,291−0.4%
20203,4996.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
1970[13] 1980[14] 1990[15]
2000[16] 2010[17]

Burbank first appeared as a census designated place in the 1990 U.S. census.[15][14]

Racial and ethnic composition

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Burbank CDP, Washington – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[18] Pop 2010[19] Pop 2020[20] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 2,855 2,698 2,499 86.44% 81.98% 71.42%
Black or African American alone (NH) 10 25 18 0.30% 0.76% 0.51%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 25 23 30 0.76% 0.70% 0.86%
Asian alone (NH) 12 6 22 0.36% 0.18% 0.63%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) 4 2 4 0.12% 0.06% 0.11%
Other race alone (NH) 2 4 9 0.06% 0.12% 0.26%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 67 50 123 2.03% 1.52% 3.52%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 328 483 794 9.93% 14.68% 22.69%
Total 3,303 3,291 3,499 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 3,303 people, 1,089 households, and 908 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 249.0 people per square mile (96.1 people/km2). There were 1,124 housing units at an average density of 84.7 units per square mile (32.7 units/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.16% White, 0.30% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 5.81% from other races, and 2.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.93% of the population.

There were 1,089 households, out of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.7% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 13.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.5 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $50,522, and the median income for a family was $52,146. Males had a median income of $40,343 versus $28,580 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,105. About 3.4% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

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References

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  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burbank, Washington
  2. "Census Bureau profile: Burbank, Washington". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  3. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
  5. Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 31.
  6. "Tri-Cities urban area map" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  7. "Walla Walla metropolitan area outline". Census Reporter. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  8. "Revisiting Washington — Burbank".
  9. "Snake River Bridge at Burbank burns on September 9, 1949".
  10. "Snake Span ‘Total Loss,’" Tri-City Herald (Kennewick), September 11, 1949, p. 1
  11. Climate Summary for Burbank, Washington
  12. "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
  13. "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2023.
  14. 1 2 "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 19, 2025 via Wayback Machine.
  15. 1 2 "1990 Census of Population - General Population Characteristics - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 22, 2025 via Wayback Machine.
  16. "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2025 via Wayback Machine.
  17. "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Washington" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 24, 2025 via Wayback Machine.
  18. "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Burbank CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  19. "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Burbank CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
  20. "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Burbank CDP, Washington". United States Census Bureau.
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