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Burlington

New Jersey · 9,920 residents · 3.035 sq mi
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Burlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,317. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,920
+2%since 2000
from 9,736 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,269 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+2%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,317
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,115 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,612
+22%since 2000
from $20,208 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,100
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,001
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+82%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(6,492)
Black26.2%(2,546)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(332)
Asian1.3%(123)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(5,586)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.2%(5,579)
Black31.9%(3,165)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(645)
Asian2%(197)
Other3.3%(324)
Diversity Score71.9%(7,134)
Diversity Score
72
+25%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, New Jersey?

Burlington, New Jersey has about 9,920 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burlington, New Jersey earns about $48,317 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington, New Jersey expensive?

In Burlington, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $200,100, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, New Jersey?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington, New Jersey?

About 11.8% of people in Burlington, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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