| Place Name | Burnsville |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28714 |
| County | Yancey County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 1,972 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -4.67% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 83.94% |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 11th |
| State House Districts | 118 |
| State Senate Districts | 47 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 83.94% |
| African American | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0.24% |
| Native American | 0.29% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 12.35% |