Burlington County, New Jersey Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Burlington County, New Jersey, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Burlington County, New Jersey. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Burlington County, New Jersey. The estimated population of Burlington County, New Jersey is 460,102 people, with a median age of 41.5.

We can look at the total population in Burlington County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
460,102
+3.09%
+2.43%
2020
446,301
+0.13%
-
2019
445,702
 -0.15% -
2018
446,367
 -0.63% -
2017
449,192
 - -

Population of Burlington County, New Jersey by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
65.7%
68.3%
 -3.81%
Black/African American
16%
15.7%
 +1.91%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.6%
7.6%
 +13.16%
Asian
5.2%
4.8%
 +8.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
3.1%
 +25.81%
Other
0.5%
0.4%
 +25.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Burlington County, New Jersey by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.5 -0.24% 39.9 +0.25% 43.4 -0.23%
2020 41.6 0% 39.8 0% 43.5 0%
2019 41.6 +0.24% 39.8 +0.76% 43.5 +0.46%
2018 41.5 +0.24% 39.5 +0.25% 43.3 +0.46%
2017 41.4 - 39.4 - 43.1 -

The median age of Burlington County, New Jersey gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 25,124 +2.46% 24,719 -2.04% 25,737 24,198
10 to 19 29,142 -1.83% 27,316 +1.29% 28,569 27,641
20 to 29 31,055 -2.09% 25,888 +2.14% 30,407 26,442
30 to 39 26,952 +8.84% 26,827 +4.77% 29,377 28,117
40 to 49 30,233 -2.39% 31,649 -5.65% 29,498 29,871
50 to 59 34,837 -2.42% 36,920 -3.38% 33,969 35,686
60 to 69 23,566 +16.28% 26,566 +11.42% 27,619 29,725
70+ 20,086 +11.7% 28,312 +8.22% 22,538 30,708

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Burlington County, New Jersey is $95,935.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Burlington County.

  • Under 25
    $41,030.00
  • 25 to 44
    $100,953.00
  • 45 to 64
    $117,308.00
  • 65 and over
    $67,895.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Burlington County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Burlington County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Burlington County, New Jersey is currently $122,850.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

15.17% of households in Burlington County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Burlington County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.64%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.01%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Burlington County is $47,065.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Burlington County by the total population of Burlington County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Burlington County, New Jersey, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Burlington County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.83%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.23%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Burlington County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Burlington County over the age of 16 is 376,021.

Of those people, a total of 66.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Burlington County is 61.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 22,064 39.40% 15.20%
20 to 24 years 27,884 75.80% 11.50%
25 to 29 years 28,965 85.50% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 28,297 83.90% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 58,059 84.70% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 64,370 85.30% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 35,792 80.30% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 32,497 63.90% 3.80%
65 to 74 years 45,352 32.80% 6.00%
75 years and over 32,741 8.20% 8.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Burlington County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 265,827 65.70% 4.60%
Black or African American 62,704 65.40% 7.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 654 76.00% 0.00%
Asian 19,342 65.40% 4.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 256 83.60% 0.00%
Other 9,390 77.80% 7.10%
Two or more races 17,848 74.70% 8.10%
Hispanic or Latino 28,897 71.10% 6.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 253,932 65.60% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Burlington County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Burlington County is 230,839, with median earnings of $54,688.00.

Women in Burlington County, New Jersey earning approximately 70.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 230,839 $54,688.00
Male 118,216 $64,640.00
Female 112,623 $45,481.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 27,337 $96,539.00
Business and Financial 16,988 $76,929.00
Computer and Mathematical 9,411 $91,242.00
Architecture and Engineering 4,455 $98,604.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2,996 $85,833.00
Community and Social Service 4,393 $55,494.00
Legal 3,591 $82,202.00
Educational and Library 17,206 $60,209.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3,637 $41,535.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18,056 $74,291.00
Healthcare Support 5,567 $28,968.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2,827 $42,471.00
Law Enforcement 3,064 $84,688.00
Food Preparation and Serving 9,024 $15,343.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5,529 $29,099.00
Personal Care and Service 5,796 $18,901.00
Sales 23,555 $44,544.00
Office and Administrative Support 28,703 $41,991.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 167 $29,119.00
Construction and Extraction 8,386 $52,958.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6,502 $59,935.00
Production 7,191 $45,814.00
Transportation and Material Moving 9,182 $40,619.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 16,674 $109,702.00 10,663 $78,362.00
Business and Financial 8,693 $82,967.00 8,295 $70,108.00
Computer and Mathematical 6,864 $96,412.00 2,547 $78,507.00
Architecture and Engineering 3,919 $97,900.00 536 $105,859.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1,475 $84,698.00 1,521 $87,679.00
Community and Social Service 1,262 $54,375.00 3,131 $55,594.00
Legal 1,588 $107,328.00 2,003 $69,080.00
Educational and Library 4,054 $73,857.00 13,152 $57,454.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,623 $55,380.00 2,014 $33,720.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4,298 $96,574.00 13,758 $70,198.00
Healthcare Support 793 $28,319.00 4,774 $29,023.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2,231 $47,815.00 596 $17,308.00
Law Enforcement 2,505 $86,953.00 559 $82,665.00
Food Preparation and Serving 4,241 $20,362.00 4,783 $12,626.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 3,695 $33,315.00 1,834 $23,560.00
Personal Care and Service 1,349 $25,504.00 4,447 $18,533.00
Sales 12,832 $65,274.00 10,723 $28,541.00
Office and Administrative Support 7,252 $47,665.00 21,451 $40,849.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 95 $41,625.00 72 $12,813.00
Construction and Extraction 8,116 $53,082.00 270 $32,083.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 6,326 $61,233.00 176 $9,963.00
Production 5,394 $51,925.00 1,797 $34,472.00
Transportation and Material Moving 7,605 $44,121.00 1,577 $30,131.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 172,400 households in Burlington County, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 119,785 families in Burlington County with an average family size of 3.15 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 91,819 7,630 20,336 52,615
Average Household Size 3.21 3.17 3.23 1.2
Total Families 91,819 7,630 20,336 0
Average Household Size 3.2 2.79 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 119,785 families in Burlington County, 4.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Burlington County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 184,042 housing units in Burlington County, New Jersey.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 172,400 93.67%
Vacant 11,642 6.33%

22.21% of the total 184,042 housing units in Burlington County are rental units. This is approximately 40,874 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 130,322 are occupied by the owner - or 70.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Burlington County is $1,444.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Burlington County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    1,204
  • Less than $500
    1,337
  • $500 to $999
    4,936
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15,960
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10,877
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5,122
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    1,918
  • $3,000 or more
    724

Property Value

The median value of a property in Burlington County is $270,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Burlington County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    3,523
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,123
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10,565
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    21,207
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    37,744
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    40,601
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12,070
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,489

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Burlington County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Burlington County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    20,396
  • 1940 to 1949
    5,746
  • 1950 to 1959
    20,281
  • 1960 to 1969
    25,800
  • 1970 to 1979
    31,691
  • 1980 to 1989
    25,321
  • 1990 to 1999
    27,142
  • 2000 to 2009
    19,851
  • 2010 to 2013
    7,638
  • 2014 or later
    176

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Burlington County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    7,823
  • 1 vehicle available
    53,385
  • 2 vehicles available
    69,718
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    41,474

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Burlington County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Burlington County that commute to work in a particular way.

29.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Burlington County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    4,333
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    16,262
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    22,780
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    29,196
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    28,424
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    15,252
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    29,521
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    8,371
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    9,847
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    20,388
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    16,969
  • 90 or more minutes
    7,307

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Burlington County, New Jersey in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Burlington County, New Jersey

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