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Burien, Washington

Burien is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United States, located south of Seattle on Puget Sound. As of the 2020 census, Burien's population was 52,066, which is a 56.3% increase since incorporation in 1993, making it the 25th most populous city in Washington. An annexation in 2010 increased the city's population significantly.

History
European settlement in the Burien area dates to 1864, when George Ouellet (1831–1899), a French-Canadian born in Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, Quebec, purchased his first of several land patents for homestead sites directly from a federal land office. Ouellet had first arrived in the Washington Territory at Port Madison on Bainbridge Island, off the Kitsap Peninsula, in 1858. Three years after purchasing his homestead in the Burien area, he married 14-year-old Elizabeth Cushner, who was born in the Washington Territory, and started a family. Several years later, the Ouellet family moved to the White River Valley, near Auburn. A popular local tale recounts that an early settler named Mike Kelly gave the community its first name after he emerged from the trees and said, "This is truly a sunny dale." Today, a few long-time residents still refer to the Burien area as Sunnydale. In 1884, Gottlieb Burian (1837–1902) and his wife Emma (Wurm) Burian (1840–1905), German immigrants from Hussinetz, Lower Silesia, who owned two taverns in downtown Seattle, arrived in Sunnydale. After the annexation vote, a special census was conducted, and it was determined that the newly annexed area had 14,292 residents. This resulted in a new population total of 52,066, making Burien the 25th largest city in Washington State. The Boundary Review Board approved a second proposal for Burien to annex northern North Highline (also known as Area Y) in February 2012, Downtown development In 2017, the Town Square development in downtown Burien was completed. It includes retail space, condominiums, rental apartments, a senior living center, and a King County Library branch with underground parking. City Hall is located on the top floor of the library building. Town Square Park is at the center of the square and features a spray park for children and a rain garden. ==Geography==
Geography
Burien is located in western King County and is bordered to the north by the city of Seattle and the unincorporated communities of White Center and Boulevard Park, to the east by the cities of Tukwila and SeaTac, to the south by the city of Normandy Park, and to the west by Puget Sound. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Lake Burien, a state-owned water body, is located within the city. It has been the subject of contentious debate due to it being surrounded by private property with no public access. "Olde Burien" is a name for the area surrounding SW 152nd Street on the west side of Ambaum Boulevard. ==Demographics==
Demographics
, and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Racial and ethnic composition 2020 census As of the 2020 census, there were 52,066 people, 19,874 households, and 12,333 families residing in the city. The median age was 39.3 years; 20.5% of residents were under the age of 18, 5.7% were under 5, and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 103.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.5 males age 18 and over. The population density was , with 20,785 housing units at an average density of . Of those housing units, 4.4% were vacant, with a homeowner vacancy rate of 1.1% and a rental vacancy rate of 3.6%. Of the 19,874 households, 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living in them, 42.5% were married-couple households, 22.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 25.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. 2010 census As of the 2010 census, there were 33,313 people, 13,253 households, and 8,013 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 14,322 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 63.51% White, 5.88% African American, 1.54% Native American, 9.92% Asian, 1.77% Pacific Islander, 11.49% from some other races and 5.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 20.72% of the population. There were 13,253 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age in the city was 38.5 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female. 2000 census As of the 2000 census, there were 31,881 people, 13,399 households, and 8,066 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 13,898 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 75.74% White, 5.14% African American, 1.29% Native American, 7.00% Asian, 1.16% Pacific Islander, 5.40% from some other races and 4.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 10.66% of the population. There were 13,399 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.5% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $41,577, and the median income for a family was $53,814. Males had a median income of $39,248 versus $29,694 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,737. About 6.9% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over. Crime According to the Uniform Crime Report statistics compiled by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 2023, there were 266 violent crimes and 2,103 property crimes per 100,000 residents. Of these, the violent crimes consisted of 6 murders, 28 forcible rapes, 108 robberies and 124 aggravated assaults, while 369 burglaries, 930 larceny-thefts, 783 motor vehicle thefts and 21 acts of arson defined the property offenses. ==Government and infrastructure==
Government and infrastructure
In the 2020 U.S. presidential election, Burien cast 71.98% of its vote for Democrat Joe Biden. Burien is a Council-Manager government. There are seven elected councilmembers. A mayor is chosen by the council from among the elected councilmembers. The City Manager is appointed by the council, and reports to the entire council. Burien contracts with the King County Sheriff's Office for police services. Deputies assigned to Burien wear city uniforms and drive patrol cars marked with the city logo. According to the Chief of Police, there are currently 43 patrol officers, detectives, support personnel and a chief assigned full-time to the city. ==Education==
Education
Burien is served by the Highline School District. High schools in Burien include Highline High School, Big Picture, CHOICE Academy, and the Puget Sound Skills Center. There are also many different middle schools in Burien, with St.Francis being a notable private school.John F. Kennedy Catholic High School is located in Burien. In 1997 the city was subject to international media attention when Shorewood Elementary School teacher Mary Kay Letourneau raped one of her sixth grade students and became pregnant with his child. She was initially sentenced to six months imprisonment for her crimes, but having resumed raping her victim upon her release she triggered a seven year and five month prison sentence. Media The city is served by the Highline Times (established 1945), a community weekly newspaper owned by Robinson Newspapers. It is a subscriber-based publication with limited free distribution. King County Library System operates the Burien Library. The current facility opened on June 13, 2009. The Boulevard Park Library is a smaller, community library (6,356 sq ft) in the Burien city limits. The 1971 facility is also operated by KCLS, with a history going back to 1937. ==Transportation==
Transportation
King County Metro and Sound Transit operate public transportation services out of Burien, including buses that connect the city to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Bellevue, Downtown Seattle, West Seattle, Kent, Auburn, Renton, Normandy Park, Des Moines, and Tukwila. The Burien Transit Center began construction in July 2008 and finished in June 2009. The city lies at the junction of State Route 509 and State Route 518, immediately northwest of the airport. Several major arterial streets connect downtown Burien to areas to the north, including Ambaum Boulevard and Des Moines Memorial Drive. ==Notable residents==
Notable residents
Jerry Cantrell, musician • Sean Kinney, musician • Kristina McMorris, author • Ann Rule, true-crime author • Anne Whitfield, actress ==See also==
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