City · New Jersey
Burlington, New Jersey
Burlington, city, in Burlington County, New Jersey. Burlington had 10,243 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,743 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,993 (±36). GEOID 3408920.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,243
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,743 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,993 ±36
Median household income
$84,813
±$13,264 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$239,000
±$17,512 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,631
±$108 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Burlington and what county is it in?
Burlington is a city in Burlington County, New Jersey. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 3,210 residents per square mile in 2020.
Burlington is in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Burlington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,243 people lived in Burlington on July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 9,743 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,993 (±36).
| Measure | Burlington | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,993 ±36 | 467,805 | +178 |
| Households | 3,756 ±254 | 177,222 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.18 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,208 ±331 | 186,315 | no clear change |
Burlington's population since 2000
From 9,736 in 2000 to 10,243 in 2025: up 5.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Burlington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Burlington?
The median resident of Burlington is 40.3 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 40.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.7%. 13.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burlington | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 ±2.2 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±2.6 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±1.7 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 52.8% ±4.2 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.6% ±3.6 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 40.0% ±4.3 pts | 62.4% | −13.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.7% ±5.4 pts | 15.8% | +9.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.3% ±4.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.6% ±4.5 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.0% ±3.9 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±2.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±2.3 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5% ±2.6 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9% ±5.1 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.6% ±4.0 pts | 42.5% | +5.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0% ±2.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.4% ±5.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.6% ±3.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Burlington earn?
Half of Burlington's 3,756 households earn less than $84,813 a year (±$13,264), against $108,111 in Burlington County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $70,999 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burlington | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,813 ±$13,264 | $108,111 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $98,012 ±$8,251 | $138,694 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,407 ±$3,575 | $53,829 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6% ±5.4 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.9% ±11.5 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.0% ±3.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% ±4.9 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.8% ±2.1 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Burlington?
Owners occupy 61.9% of Burlington's occupied homes and renters 38.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $239,000 by its owner (±$17,512). The median renter pays $1,631 a month including utilities, and 45.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Burlington | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $239,000 ±$17,512 | $354,000 | +$40,366 |
| Median gross rent | $1,631 ±$108 | $1,745 | +$357 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.8% ±9.1 pts | 42.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,974 ±$86 | $2,408 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.9% ±4.0 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.1% ±4.0 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,208 ±331 | 186,315 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.8% ±2.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±3.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.6% ±4.6 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.9% ±5.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.4% ±2.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Burlington building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Burlington in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Burlington work and get to work?
77.0% of Burlington's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.2%.
| Measure | Burlington | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3% ±3.3 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.2% ±4.9 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0% ±4.8 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5% ±4.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2% ±2.7 pts | 16.7% | +5.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.2 min ±3.4 | 29.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Burlington?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Burlington (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $69,487 (Tract 7012.03) to $98,042 (Tract 7012.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7012.04Burlington County | 3,033 | $71,054 |
| Tract 7012.01Burlington County | 2,817 | $95,667 |
| Tract 7012.03Burlington County | 2,135 | $69,487 |
| Tract 7012.05Burlington County | 2,008 | $98,042 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Burlington) · Census block assignment files
How does Burlington compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Burlington is the 3,154th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 110th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Burlington ranks 624th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 110th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 72nd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 277th | 787 |
| Median household income | 624th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 683rd | 785 |
| Median home value | 703rd | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 471st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 48th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 634th | 780 |
| Median age | 538th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 613th | 777 |
| Work from home | 621st | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 344th | 787 |
Burlington's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare Burlington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Burlington?
9 of the 57 figures for Burlington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Burlington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Burlington.