Burnham, PA Demographics

A map of Burnham's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,566	1,857	89.8%	93.3%
Multiracial	128	62	7.3%	3.1%
Black	50	17	2.9%	0.9%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	48	0.0%	2.4%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.4%

Burnham, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,744, a large decrease from the 1,991 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 7.3% Multiracial, 2.9% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burnham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burnham has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burnham, that probability was 12.8% in 2020 and 18.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burnham is ranked the 715th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Burnham was ranked the 654th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burnham's White Population

1,566 residents of Burnham, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burnham is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Burnham ranks 660th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's White population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. White residents' share of Burnham's population has decreased from 93.3% to 89.8%.

Burnham is more White than neighboring Highland Park (78.2% White), and Lewistown (84.5% White). Burnham is less White than neighboring Yeagertown (97.9% White), Reedsville (100% White), and Lumber City (100% White).

Burnham's Black Population

50 residents of Burnham, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burnham is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Burnham ranks 1036th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's Black population has grown by an estimated 194.1%. Black residents' share of Burnham's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.9%.

Burnham is more Black than neighboring Yeagertown (0% Black), Lewistown (0.9% Black), Reedsville (0% Black), and Lumber City (0% Black). Burnham is less Black than neighboring Highland Park (15.9% Black).

Burnham's Asian Population

0 residents of Burnham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burnham is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Burnham ranks 1426th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

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

Burnham is less Asian than neighboring Lewistown (1% Asian).

Burnham's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Burnham, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burnham is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Burnham ranks 900th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Burnham's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Burnham is less Hispanic than neighboring Highland Park (5.9% Hispanic), and Lewistown (6.9% Hispanic).

Burnham's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Burnham, 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 Burnham is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Burnham ranks 961st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burnham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burnham's Multiracial Population

128 residents of Burnham, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burnham is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Burnham ranks 1075th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 106.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Burnham's population has increased from 3.1% to 7.3%.

Burnham is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland Park (0% Multiracial), Yeagertown (2.1% Multiracial), Lewistown (6.7% Multiracial), Reedsville (0% Multiracial), and Lumber City (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.