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. Named for Luther Burbank, 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, despite being located in the Walla Walla metropolitan area (which includes all of Walla Walla and Columbia counties).
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it (11.36%) is water.
History
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.
A bridge built in 1921 over the Snake River connected the community with Pasco. This bridge burned in 1949, and was rebuilt in 1952.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burbank has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
As of the census