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Burleigh

New Jersey · 766 residents · 1.523 sq mi
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Burleigh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,563. Population has grown 43% since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $182,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
766
+43%since 2019
from 534 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
503 / sq mi
+43%since 2019
from 351 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
−27%since 2019
from 57.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
92293495696897201020202024Burleigh
2024159
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,563
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $62,554 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,826
+1%since 2019
from $40,490 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $181,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 77.3% in 2019
32.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+33%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(396)
Black25.8%(138)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.9%(256)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(511)
Black10.4%(80)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(119)
Asian3.5%(27)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60%(460)
Diversity Score
60
+25%since 2019
from 48 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+13%since 2019
from 30.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 41.6% in 2019
Female
59.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burleigh, New Jersey?

Burleigh, New Jersey has about 766 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burleigh, New Jersey?

The typical household in Burleigh, New Jersey earns about $47,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burleigh, New Jersey expensive?

In Burleigh, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $182,500.

How educated are people in Burleigh, New Jersey?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Burleigh, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burleigh, New Jersey?

About 15.2% of people in Burleigh, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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