Burleigh, New Jersey facts for kids
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Burleigh, New Jersey
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Map of the former Whitesboro-Burleigh CDP in Cape May County. Inset: Location of Cape May County in New Jersey.
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 Burleigh, New Jersey
Location in Cape May County, New Jersey
Burleigh, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Burleigh, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Cape May |
| Township | Middle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) 2.07% |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
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| • Total | 766 |
| • Density | 502.95/sq mi (194.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) |
| ZIP Code |
08210 - Cape May
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| Area code(s) | 609 |
| FIPS code | 34-08890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 02583977 |
Burleigh is a small community in New Jersey, United States. It's located in Cape May County, within a larger area called Middle Township. Burleigh is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it's not officially a town or city.
Before 2010, Burleigh was part of a bigger CDP called Whitesboro-Burleigh. But then, it was split into two separate areas: Burleigh and Whitesboro. In 2010, about 725 people lived in Burleigh.
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Where is Burleigh Located?
Burleigh is in the southern part of New Jersey. It covers an area of about 1.55 square miles (4.015 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water. The community is quite flat, sitting at an elevation of about 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level.
How Many People Live in Burleigh?
The number of people living in Burleigh has changed a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 725 | — | |
| 2020 | 766 | 5.7% | |
| Population sources: 2010 2020 |
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Burleigh's Population in 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States census counted 725 people living in Burleigh. There were 270 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 180 were families.
The community was made up of different groups of people:
- About 72.7% were White.
- Around 15.6% were Black or African American.
- About 3.2% were Asian.
- A small number were from other backgrounds.
- About 13.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Who Lives in Burleigh's Homes?
Many types of households make up Burleigh. About 28.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. Half of the households (50%) were married couples. Some homes (10.4%) had a female head of household without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.69 people. The average family had about 3.30 people.
Age Groups in Burleigh
The people in Burleigh come from all age groups:
- About 24.8% were under 18 years old.
- Around 10.3% were between 18 and 24.
- About 21.1% were between 25 and 44.
- Around 28.7% were between 45 and 64.
- About 15.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Burleigh was 39.9 years.
Schools in Burleigh
Students in Burleigh attend schools that are part of the Middle Township School District. This district includes Middle Township High School.
There are also schools that serve the entire Cape May County. These include Cape May County Technical High School and the Cape May County Special Services School District.
A private school called Cape Christian Academy is located nearby. While it was once described as being in Burleigh, it is now considered part of the Cape May Court House area.
Images for kids
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House in Burleigh
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Map of the former Whitesboro-Burleigh CDP in Cape May County. Inset: Location of Cape May County in New Jersey.
See also
In Spanish: Burleigh (Nueva Jersey) para niños
