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Burlington County

New Jersey · 461,860 residents · 799.285 sq mi
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Burlington County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,329. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $259,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
461,860
+9%since 2000
from 423,394 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+12%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
388K410K431K453K475K1990201020202024Burlington County
2024468K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,329
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,608 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,735
+70%since 2000
from $26,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $134,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,388
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+26%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(323,171)
Black14.8%(62,476)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(17,632)
Asian2.7%(11,281)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.9%(194,252)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(294,510)
Black16.2%(74,807)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(40,387)
Asian5.6%(25,980)
Other3.9%(17,951)
Diversity Score67.3%(310,915)
Segregation Score40.3%(185,941)
Diversity Score
67
+47%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burlington County, New Jersey?

Burlington County, New Jersey has about 461,860 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burlington County, New Jersey earns about $90,329 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 $259,600, and the typical rent is about $1,388 a month.

How educated are people in Burlington County, New Jersey?

About 38.5% 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 5.9% 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 66,794 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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