Burleigh, New Jersey Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 159, Burleigh's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Burleigh is a small community located in New Jersey, within Cape May County. The total population is 159. It ranks as the 672nd most populous out of 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burleigh is 68.4 years. This is 71% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 19.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burleigh is $117,928. This is 14% higher than the state median of $103,556. It is also 46% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.0%. This is 178% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Burleigh, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 57% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Burleigh is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 19.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.1%) is well below the state average of 22.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (19.5% vs 10.1%).

Education

19.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 43.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Burleigh, New Jersey is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New Jersey state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 700 Census-designated places in New Jersey. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.