Burney, CA Demographics

A map of Burney's Population by Race

Burney, California has an estimated population of 2,668, a large decrease from the 3,000 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.9% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 6.3% Native American/Other, 5.3% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burney, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burney has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burney, that probability was 41.5% in 2020 and 33.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burney is ranked the 834th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Burney was ranked the 805th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burney's White Population

2,159 residents of Burney, or 80.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burney is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Burney ranks 406th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burney's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Burney's population has increased from 75.0% to 80.9%.

Burney is more White than neighboring Hat Creek (61.4% White), Montgomery Creek (46.3% White), and Fall River Mills (40.3% White). Burney is less White than neighboring Johnson Park (90.6% White), and Cassel (100% White).

Burney's Black Population

21 residents of Burney, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burney is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Burney ranks 1314th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burney's Black population has grown by an estimated 425.0%. Black residents' share of Burney's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Burney is more Black than neighboring Johnson Park (0% Black), Cassel (0% Black), Montgomery Creek (0% Black), and Fall River Mills (0% Black). Burney is less Black than neighboring Hat Creek (1.8% Black).

Burney's Asian Population

10 residents of Burney, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burney is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Burney ranks 1393rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burney's Asian population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of Burney's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Burney is more Asian than neighboring Johnson Park (0% Asian), Cassel (0% Asian), Hat Creek (0% Asian), and Montgomery Creek (0% Asian). Burney is less Asian than neighboring Fall River Mills (0.7% Asian).

Burney's Hispanic Population

170 residents of Burney, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burney is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Burney ranks 1180th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burney's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Burney's population has decreased from 11.5% to 6.4%.

Burney is more Hispanic than neighboring Cassel (0% Hispanic). Burney is less Hispanic than neighboring Johnson Park (9.4% Hispanic), Hat Creek (35.1% Hispanic), Montgomery Creek (43.3% Hispanic), and Fall River Mills (55.6% Hispanic).

Burney's Native American/Other Population

167 residents of Burney, or 6.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burney is higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Burney ranks 75th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burney's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burney's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.3%.

Burney is more Native American/Other than neighboring Johnson Park (0% Native American/Other), Cassel (0% Native American/Other), Hat Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Fall River Mills (3.4% Native American/Other). Burney is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montgomery Creek (10.4% Native American/Other).

Burney's Multiracial Population

141 residents of Burney, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burney is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Burney ranks 281st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burney's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Burney's population has decreased from 6.9% to 5.3%.

Burney is more Multiracial than neighboring Johnson Park (0% Multiracial), Cassel (0% Multiracial), Hat Creek (1.8% Multiracial), Montgomery Creek (0% Multiracial), and Fall River Mills (0% 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.