Township · New Jersey
Florence Township, New Jersey
Florence Township, township, in Burlington County, New Jersey. Florence Township had 13,385 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,812 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,935 (±27). GEOID 3400523850.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,385
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,812 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,935 ±27
Median household income
$105,631
±$9,549 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$314,200
±$20,776 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,407
±$82 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Florence Township and what county is it in?
Florence Township is a township in Burlington County, New Jersey. It covers 9.8 square miles of land, 1,313 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Florence Township: Florence (CDP, 4,704 in 2020) and Roebling (CDP, 3,585 in 2020).
Florence Township 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 Florence Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,385 people lived in Florence Township on July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 12,812 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,935 (±27).
| Measure | Florence Township | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,935±27 | 467,805 | +383 |
| Households | 4,869±420 | 177,222 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65±0.23 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,076±461 | 186,315 | no clear change |
Florence Township's population since 2000
From 10,746 in 2000 to 13,385 in 2025: up 24.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Florence Township 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 Florence Township?
The median resident of Florence Township is 40.8 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 12.2%. 12.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Florence Township | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±2.1 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1%±2.9 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±3.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 47.4%±2.8 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6%±3.3 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.1%±5.9 pts | 62.4% | −12.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.3%±2.0 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 12.2%±5.0 pts | 5.8% | +6.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5%±3.0 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.7%±4.2 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.7%±5.5 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7%±2.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9%±2.8 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±3.9 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0%±3.5 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.2%±4.1 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±2.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.4%±4.9 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.5 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 Florence Township earn?
Half of Florence Township's 4,869 households earn less than $105,631 a year (±$9,549), against $108,111 in Burlington County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $104,482 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Florence Township | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,631±$9,549 | $108,111 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $125,978±$12,981 | $138,694 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,277±$6,858 | $53,829 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.7%±2.2 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.7%±5.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.8%±2.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4%±1.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.5%±1.9 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 Florence Township?
Owners occupy 82.2% of Florence Township's occupied homes and renters 17.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,200 by its owner (±$20,776). The median renter pays $1,407 a month including utilities, and 38.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Florence Township | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,200±$20,776 | $354,000 | +$35,325 |
| Median gross rent | $1,407±$82 | $1,745 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.3%±12.4 pts | 42.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,022±$208 | $2,408 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.2%±3.6 pts | 76.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 17.8%±3.6 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Housing units | 5,076±461 | 186,315 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3%±2.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±4.1 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.9%±4.9 pts | 63.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4%±2.5 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.9%±5.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7%±2.1 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 Florence Township building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Florence Township in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.1 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 Florence Township work and get to work?
74.8% of Florence Township's workers drive alone and 13.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Florence Township | Burlington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.3%±4.0 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±1.9 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8%±6.6 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±3.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.2%±4.8 pts | 16.7% | +11.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min±2.3 | 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 Florence Township?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Florence Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $79,500 (Tract 7013.02) to $132,361 (Tract 7013.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7013.01Burlington County | 5,242 | $85,219 |
| Tract 7013.03Burlington County | 5,028 | $132,361 |
| Tract 7013.02Burlington County | 2,665 | $79,500 |
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 Florence Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Florence Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Florence Township is the 949th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 121st-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
Florence Township ranks 441st 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 | 121st | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 98th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 518th | 787 |
| Median household income | 441st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 494th | 785 |
| Median home value | 606th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 585th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 328th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 590th | 780 |
| Median age | 512th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 351st | 777 |
| Work from home | 475th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 491st | 787 |
Florence Township's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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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 Florence Township?
11 of the 57 figures for Florence Township 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 Florence Township 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' school search.