Burke, NY Demographics

A map of Burke's Population by Race

Burke, New York has an estimated population of 165, an increase from the 160 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.8% White, 20.0% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burke has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burke, that probability was 2.5% in 2020 and 38.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burke is ranked the 1227th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Burke was ranked the 1257th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burke's White Population

125 residents of Burke, or 75.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burke is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Burke ranks 4th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's White population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. White residents' share of Burke's population has decreased from 98.8% to 75.8%.

Burke is less White than neighboring Chateaugay (91.6% White), Malone (95.6% White), Lyon Mountain (89.1% White), Fort Covington (94% White), and Brushton (96.2% White).

Burke's Black Population

3 residents of Burke, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burke is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Burke ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Black residents' share of Burke's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.8%.

Burke is more Black than neighboring Fort Covington (0.2% Black), and Brushton (0% Black). Burke is less Black than neighboring Chateaugay (7.6% Black), Malone (2.4% Black), and Lyon Mountain (2.6% Black).

Burke's Asian Population

0 residents of Burke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burke is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Burke ranks 1147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Burke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burke is less Asian than neighboring Fort Covington (0.2% Asian).

Burke's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Burke, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burke is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Burke ranks 1238th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Burke's population has increased from 0.6% to 20.0%.

Burke is more Hispanic than neighboring Chateaugay (0.4% Hispanic), Malone (1% Hispanic), Lyon Mountain (0% Hispanic), Fort Covington (0% Hispanic), and Brushton (0% Hispanic).

Burke's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Burke, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burke is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Burke ranks 1179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Native American/Other residents' share of Burke's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.6%.

Burke is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chateaugay (0% Native American/Other), Malone (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lyon Mountain (0% Native American/Other). Burke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Covington (3.6% Native American/Other), and Brushton (3.2% Native American/Other).

Burke's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Burke, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burke is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Burke ranks 1278th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Burke's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.8%.

Burke is more Multiracial than neighboring Chateaugay (0.4% Multiracial), Malone (0.6% Multiracial), and Brushton (0.6% Multiracial). Burke is less Multiracial than neighboring Lyon Mountain (8.3% Multiracial), and Fort Covington (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.