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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Burlington County

New Jersey · 423,394 residents · 799.285 sq mi
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Burlington County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,608. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $134,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
423,394
+7%since 1990
from 395,066 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
530 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 494 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.1
+12%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
388K410K431K453K475K1990201020202024Burlington County
2024468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,608
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,373 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,339
+49%since 1990
from $17,707 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $122,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $597 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.4% in 1990
22.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−21%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Burlington County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(324,903)
Black14.4%(56,868)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(12,980)
Asian1.9%(7,553)
Diversity Score43.1%(170,384)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(323,171)
Black14.8%(62,476)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(17,632)
Asian2.7%(11,281)
Diversity Score45.9%(194,252)
Diversity Score
46
+6%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 22.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Burlington County to nearby counties

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Income$88,755+51%
Home value$287,100+114%
Population535,799+11%
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BURLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$89,863+53%
Home value$398,400+197%
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BURLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Home value$243,100+81%
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BURLINGTON COUNTY VS
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Income$105,115+79%
Home value$310,400+132%
Population312,638−35%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington County, New Jersey?

Burlington County, New Jersey has about 423,394 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Burlington County, New Jersey earns about $58,608 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burlington County, New Jersey expensive?

In Burlington County, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $134,000, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington County, New Jersey?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Burlington County, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burlington County, New Jersey?

About 4.7% of people in Burlington County, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burlington County, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Burlington County, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28,328 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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