Burleigh, NJ Demographics

A map of Burleigh's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	62	511	39.0%	66.7%
Multiracial	38	25	23.9%	3.3%
Asian	31	27	19.5%	3.5%
Hispanic	16	119	10.1%	15.5%
Black	12	80	7.5%	10.4%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.5%

Burleigh, New Jersey has an estimated population of 159, a dramatic decrease from the 766 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.0% White, 23.9% Multiracial, 19.5% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 7.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burleigh, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burleigh has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burleigh, that probability was 51.8% in 2020 and 73.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burleigh is ranked the 672nd most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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). Burleigh was ranked the 581st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burleigh's White Population

62 residents of Burleigh, or 39.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burleigh is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Burleigh ranks 449th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleigh's White population has declined by an estimated 87.9%. White residents' share of Burleigh's population has decreased from 66.7% to 39.0%.

Burleigh is less White than neighboring Whitesboro (54.9% White), Cape May Court House (81.6% White), Rio Grande (59.7% White), West Wildwood (81.5% White), and North Wildwood (92.7% White).

Burleigh's Black Population

12 residents of Burleigh, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burleigh is slightly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Burleigh ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleigh's Black population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Black residents' share of Burleigh's population has decreased from 10.4% to 7.5%.

Burleigh is more Black than neighboring Cape May Court House (7.3% Black), West Wildwood (0.7% Black), and North Wildwood (0% Black). Burleigh is less Black than neighboring Whitesboro (21.7% Black), and Rio Grande (8.7% Black).

Burleigh's Asian Population

31 residents of Burleigh, or 19.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burleigh is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Burleigh ranks 339th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleigh's Asian population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Asian residents' share of Burleigh's population has increased from 3.5% to 19.5%.

Burleigh is more Asian than neighboring Whitesboro (0% Asian), Cape May Court House (3.1% Asian), Rio Grande (0.9% Asian), West Wildwood (0% Asian), and North Wildwood (0% Asian).

Burleigh's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Burleigh, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burleigh is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Burleigh ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleigh's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 86.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Burleigh's population has decreased from 15.5% to 10.1%.

Burleigh is more Hispanic than neighboring Cape May Court House (7.3% Hispanic), West Wildwood (5.3% Hispanic), and North Wildwood (5% Hispanic). Burleigh is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitesboro (17.9% Hispanic), and Rio Grande (22.1% Hispanic).

Burleigh's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burleigh, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burleigh is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Burleigh ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleigh's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burleigh's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Burleigh is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Wildwood (0.9% Native American/Other).

Burleigh's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Burleigh, or 23.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burleigh is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Burleigh ranks 320th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleigh's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Burleigh's population has increased from 3.3% to 23.9%.

Burleigh is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitesboro (5.4% Multiracial), Cape May Court House (0.7% Multiracial), Rio Grande (8.6% Multiracial), West Wildwood (11.7% Multiracial), and North Wildwood (2.3% 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.