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Burlington County, New Jersey
Burlington County, New Jersey. Burlington County had 481,439 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). It holds 58 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs, 31 towns and townships and 18 census-designated) and 117 census tracts. GEOID 34005.
Burlington County is one of the 11 counties of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
481,439
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 461,860 · ACS 2020-2024: 467,805
Median household income
$108,111
±$1,600 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$354,000
±$3,061 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,745
±$30 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
How many people live in Burlington County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 461,860 residents in Burlington County. The Census Bureau estimates 481,439 for July 1, 2025, up 4.2% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 467,805 over 799 square miles of land.
| Measure | Burlington County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 467,805 | 9,343,809 | +22,103 |
| Households | 177,222±741 | 3,507,701 | +10,831 |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.01 | 2.62 | −0.03 |
| Housing units | 186,315±188 | 3,791,354 | +6,901 |
Burlington County's population since 2000
From 423,394 in 2000 to 481,439 in 2025: up 13.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Burlington County?
Burlington County holds 58 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 31 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 18 census-designated places. The largest is Evesham Township with 49,525 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Evesham Township | 46,826 | $118,670 |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Laurel Township | 44,633 | $118,802 |
| Willingboro Township | 31,889 | $98,200 |
| Pemberton Township | 26,903 | $80,843 |
| Medford Township | 24,497 | $157,969 |
| Burlington Township | 23,983 | $104,067 |
| Moorestown Township | 21,355 | $159,700 |
| Maple Shade Township | 19,980 | $78,904 |
| Delran Township | 17,882 | $106,921 |
| Cinnaminson Township | 17,064 | $127,606 |
| Moorestown-Lenola | 14,240 | $138,398 |
| Florence Township | 12,812 | $105,631 |
| Lumberton Township | 12,803 | $113,440 |
| Bordentown Township | 11,791 | $109,832 |
| Browns Mills | 10,734 | $75,867 |
| Marlton | 10,594 | $94,464 |
| Southampton Township | 10,317 | $97,995 |
| Mount Holly Township | 9,981 | $82,798 |
| Burlington | 9,743 | $84,813 |
| Chesterfield Township | 9,422 | $208,836 |
| Westampton Township | 9,121 | $126,312 |
| Edgewater Park Township | 8,930 | $84,960 |
| Mansfield Township, Burlington County | 8,897 | $115,595 |
| Riverside Township | 8,003 | $75,833 |
| North Hanover Township | 7,963 | $86,683 |
| Palmyra | 7,438 | $89,574 |
| Tabernacle Township | 6,776 | $120,735 |
| Ramblewood | 6,655 | $111,170 |
| Fort Dix | 6,508 | $92,303 |
| Shamong Township | 6,460 | $128,271 |
| New Hanover Township | 6,367 | $107,292 |
| Eastampton Township | 6,191 | $110,000 |
| Hainesport Township | 6,035 | $142,899 |
| Delanco Township | 4,824 | $78,710 |
| Florence | 4,704 | $85,219 |
| McGuire AFBGEOID 3442390 | 4,522 | $74,071 |
| Medford Lakes | 4,264 | $141,188 |
| Country Lake Estates | 4,054 | $127,643 |
| Bordentown | 3,993 | $103,375 |
| Leisuretowne | 3,842 | $55,357 |
| Roebling | 3,585 | $88,750 |
| Springfield Township, Burlington County | 3,245 | $146,157 |
| Riverton | 2,764 | $121,198 |
| Beverly | 2,499 | $89,458 |
| Pemberton Heights | 2,485 | $75,512 |
| Presidential Lakes EstatesGEOID 3460840 | 2,353 | $114,348 |
| Woodland Township | 1,544 | $138,750 |
| Pemberton | 1,371 | $90,899 |
| Bass River Township | 1,355 | $75,833 |
| CookstownGEOID 3414980 | 900 | $107,083 |
| CrosswicksGEOID 3416060 | 849 | $161,012 |
| Wrightstown | 720 | $49,500 |
| Washington Township, Burlington County | 693 | $81,250 |
| VincentownGEOID 3476040 | 535 | $105,547 |
| Fieldsboro | 526 | $91,500 |
| New GretnaGEOID 3451450 | 390 | $77,813 |
| JobstownGEOID 3436120 | 369 | $94,500 |
| JuliustownGEOID 3436300 | 362 | $170,895 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Burlington County?
The median resident of Burlington County is 41.7 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.8%. 11.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burlington County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7±0.2 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.6% | 22.5% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.4%±0.3 pts | 50.9% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.8%±0.3 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.8%±0.1 pts | 10.0% | +0.8 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±0.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.0%±0.4 pts | 23.9% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.5%±0.5 pts | 33.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5%±0.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8%±0.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±0.3 pts | 7.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3%±0.4 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.5%±0.7 pts | 43.6% | +4.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.5%±0.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4%±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Burlington County's 177,222 households earn less than $108,111 a year (±$1,600), against $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $107,582 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burlington County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $108,111±$1,600 | $103,556 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $138,694±$2,110 | $143,363 | – |
| Per capita income | $53,829±$795 | $54,253 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.6%±0.5 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.7%±1.2 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.9%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8%±0.4 pts | 92.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 76.1% of Burlington County's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $354,000 by its owner (±$3,061). The median renter pays $1,745 a month including utilities, and 42.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Burlington County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $354,000±$3,061 | $454,400 | +$44,850 |
| Median gross rent | $1,745±$30 | $1,720 | +$88 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.0%±2.1 pts | 42.7% | +3.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,408±$23 | $2,829 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.1%±0.8 pts | 63.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 186,315±188 | 3,791,354 | +6,901 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±0.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.9%±0.6 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.3%±0.4 pts | 17.4% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 1,624 new housing units across Burlington County in 2025 (946 single-family), 3.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Burlington County get to work?
72.8% of Burlington County's workers drive alone and 16.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Burlington County | New Jersey | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7%±0.5 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±0.4 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8%±0.9 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±0.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.7%±0.7 pts | 16.8% | +12.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min±0.5 | 30.5 min | −0.9 min |
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 are Burlington County's census tracts?
Burlington County is divided into 117 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,414 (Tract 7004.07) to $234,400 (Tract 7005.05).
All 117 census tracts of Burlington County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Burlington County compare with New Jersey's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 11th of 21 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 21 |
| Median household income | 8th of 21 |
| Median home value | 15th of 21 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 21 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 21 |
| Median age | 11th of 21 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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