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Burlington

New Jersey · 9,743 residents · 3.035 sq mi
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Burlington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
9,743
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,736 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,210 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3,208 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024Burlington
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,688
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,115 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,090
+69%since 2000
from $20,208 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
45.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(4,413)
Black35%(3,409)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(1,098)
Asian2.4%(229)
Other4.7%(454)
Diversity Score80.9%(7,879)
Diversity Score
81
+41%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+79%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington, New Jersey?

Burlington, New Jersey has about 9,743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burlington, New Jersey earns about $65,688 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 $167,500, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington, New Jersey?

About 22.2% 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 15.5% of people in Burlington, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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