Burlington County, NJ

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Burlington County Overview

461,853
TOTAL POPULATION
228,468
MALE POPULATION
233,385
FEMALE POPULATION
97.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.15
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,549
PER CAPITA INCOME
$122,708
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$102,615
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,375
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
251,863
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Burlington County Area Codes

Race in Burlington County

The most populous races in Burlington County are White / Caucasian (312,451 | 67.6%), Black / African American (76,293 | 16.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (41,114 | 8.9%).
Race in Burlington County
Race# Population% Population
Asian25,3045.5%
Black / African American76,29316.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific2220.1%
Hispanic or Latino41,1148.9%
Native / Alaskan9070.2%
White / Caucasian312,45167.6%
Two or more Races31,7776.9%
Some other Race14,8993.2%
Total461,853100.0%

Ancestry in Burlington County

The most populous ancestries reported in Burlington County are Irish (81,294 | 17.6%), Italian (69,800 | 15.1%), German (68,144 | 14.7%), English (41,263 | 8.9%), and Polish (27,358 | 5.9%), together accounting for 62.3% of all Burlington County residents.
Ancestry in Burlington County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan580.0%
African3,4620.7%
Albanian2610.1%
Alsatian100.0%
American14,2733.1%
Apache500.0%
Arab2,2390.5%
Argentinean3420.1%
Armenian6330.1%
Australian110.0%
Austrian1,3380.3%
Bangladeshi90.0%
Barbadian2440.1%
Belgian2460.1%
Bermudan1050.0%
Bhutanese1,7410.4%
Blackfeet2580.1%
Bolivian3040.1%
Brazilian2,3110.5%
British1,8040.4%
British West Indian3090.1%
Bulgarian440.0%
Burmese3,7220.8%
Cajun140.0%
Cambodian170.0%
Canadian5270.1%
Cape Verdean560.0%
Carpatho Rusyn270.0%
Celtic1270.0%
Central American5,1771.1%
Central American Indian8040.2%
Cherokee1,2390.3%
Chickasaw60.0%
Chilean1440.0%
Chinese1530.0%
Chippewa430.0%
Choctaw350.0%
Colombian1,4110.3%
Costa Rican6700.2%
Cree400.0%
Creek240.0%
Croatian3850.1%
Cuban1,3680.3%
Cypriot150.0%
Czech1,4170.3%
Czechoslovakian5700.1%
Danish8110.2%
Delaware930.0%
Dominican2,8780.6%
Dutch3,8220.8%
Dutch West Indian160.0%
Eastern European2,4220.5%
Ecuadorian1,9480.4%
Egyptian1,2120.3%
English41,2638.9%
Estonian700.0%
Ethiopian770.0%
European5,1331.1%
Filipino4430.1%
Finnish2950.1%
French7,2181.6%
French American Indian190.0%
French Canadian1,2540.3%
German68,14414.7%
German Russian720.0%
Ghanaian4700.1%
Greek2,5110.5%
Guamanian / Chamorro1870.0%
Guatemalan1,5300.3%
Guyanese8900.2%
Haitian1,9400.4%
Honduran1,1320.3%
Hungarian5,1671.1%
Icelander310.0%
Indian (Asian)3,5810.8%
Indonesian2260.1%
Iranian1350.0%
Iraqi480.0%
Irish81,29417.6%
Iroquois760.0%
Israeli1270.0%
Italian69,80015.1%
Jamaican2,7600.6%
Japanese1580.0%
Jordanian950.0%
Kenyan4700.1%
Korean4,1360.9%
Laotian1030.0%
Latvian2190.1%
Lebanese2700.1%
Liberian1,8160.4%
Lithuanian1,8090.4%
Lumbee550.0%
Macedonian470.0%
Malaysian560.0%
Maltese450.0%
Mexican4,3390.9%
Mexican American Indian1100.0%
Mongolian190.0%
Moroccan1450.0%
Native Hawaiian2530.1%
Navajo680.0%
New Zealander180.0%
Nicaraguan4210.1%
Nigerian2,5450.5%
Northern European3750.1%
Norwegian2,5050.5%
Okinawan140.0%
Pakistani4090.1%
Palestinian660.0%
Panamanian6430.1%
Pennsylvania German5710.1%
Peruvian8470.2%
Polish27,3585.9%
Portuguese2,0230.4%
Puerto Rican18,8134.1%
Romanian1,0800.2%
Russian6,8311.5%
Salvadoran7810.2%
Samoan410.0%
Scandinavian7970.2%
Scotch-Irish2,4380.5%
Scottish5,6541.2%
Seminole60.0%
Senegalese1430.0%
Serbian2570.1%
Shoshone10.0%
Sierra Leonean1060.0%
Sioux670.0%
Slavic5790.1%
Slovak2,1760.5%
Slovene980.0%
South African480.0%
South American5,2441.1%
South American Indian1830.0%
Spaniard6740.2%
Spanish6420.1%
Spanish American Indian40.0%
Sri Lankan1,3340.3%
Subsaharan African9,7692.1%
Swedish2,5060.5%
Swiss4670.1%
Syrian600.0%
Thai13,2472.9%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1,5230.3%
Turkish3,2590.7%
Ukrainian2,9790.6%
Uruguayan570.0%
Venezuelan1910.0%
Vietnamese2140.1%
Welsh3,2740.7%
West Indian1,0490.2%
Yaqui30.0%
Yugoslavian2340.1%
Zimbabwean1470.0%
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Immigrants in Burlington County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Burlington County came from Asia (19,047 | 4.1%), Latin America (15,463 | 3.4%), South Central Asia (9,375 | 2.0%), India (7,611 | 1.7%), and Europe (7,458 | 1.6%), together accounting for 12.8% of all Burlington County residents.
Immigrants in Burlington County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan580.0%
Africa6,7651.5%
Albania830.0%
Argentina1700.0%
Armenia210.0%
Asia19,0474.1%
Australia440.0%
Austria1020.0%
Bangladesh4700.1%
Barbados2420.1%
Belarus960.0%
Belgium200.0%
Belize320.0%
Bolivia1080.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina300.0%
Brazil2,5560.5%
Bulgaria240.0%
Cambodia970.0%
Canada5570.1%
Caribbean5,7441.2%
Central America3,8040.8%
Chile1230.0%
China1,9960.4%
Colombia7210.2%
Congo30.0%
Costa Rica3870.1%
Croatia1070.0%
Cuba4890.1%
Czechoslovakia570.0%
Denmark80.0%
Dominica1000.0%
Dominican Republic1,1510.3%
Eastern Africa6440.1%
Eastern Asia3,8600.8%
Eastern Europe2,6210.6%
Ecuador1,0770.2%
Egypt7460.2%
El Salvador2900.1%
England5900.1%
Ethiopia680.0%
Europe7,4581.6%
France2490.1%
Germany1,0450.2%
Ghana6430.1%
Greece1650.0%
Grenada680.0%
Guatemala6210.1%
Guyana5220.1%
Haiti1,1520.3%
Honduras6510.1%
Hong Kong2110.1%
Hungary1310.0%
India7,6111.7%
Indonesia680.0%
Iran970.0%
Iraq480.0%
Ireland1580.0%
Israel450.0%
Italy1,1600.3%
Jamaica1,6910.4%
Japan3940.1%
Jordan270.0%
Kazakhstan490.0%
Kenya4550.1%
Korea1,4700.3%
Laos350.0%
Latin America15,4633.4%
Latvia40.0%
Lebanon660.0%
Liberia2,0610.4%
Lithuania80.0%
Malaysia730.0%
Mexico1,2780.3%
Middle Africa30.0%
Morocco710.0%
Netherlands800.0%
Nicaragua1410.0%
Nigeria1,4650.3%
North Macedonia230.0%
Northern Africa8730.2%
Northern Europe1,5760.3%
Norway280.0%
Oceania620.0%
Pakistan8300.2%
Panama4040.1%
Peru5700.1%
Philippines1,8660.4%
Poland9690.2%
Portugal3500.1%
Romania2480.1%
Russia3070.1%
Saudi Arabia350.0%
Scotland1560.0%
Senegal690.0%
Serbia1060.0%
Sierra Leone1990.0%
Singapore270.0%
South Africa660.0%
South America5,9151.3%
South Central Asia9,3752.0%
South Eastern Asia3,1660.7%
Southern Europe1,7200.4%
Spain330.0%
Sri Lanka1090.0%
Sudan430.0%
Switzerland290.0%
Syria460.0%
Taiwan3660.1%
Thailand1210.0%
Trinidad and Tobago6510.1%
Turkey2,0500.4%
Uganda80.0%
Ukraine3190.1%
Uzbekistan1150.0%
Venezuela670.0%
Vietnam6800.2%
West Indies30.0%
Western Africa4,7821.0%
Western Asia2,5210.5%
Western Europe1,5250.3%
Yemen1330.0%
Zimbabwe660.0%
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Sex and Age in Burlington County

Sex and Age in Burlington County

The most populous age groups in Burlington County are 55 to 59 Years (17,192 | 7.5%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (18,212 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Burlington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,988 (5.2%)11,211 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years13,709 (6.0%)12,705 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years13,770 (6.0%)13,849 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years14,503 (6.4%)13,544 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years14,362 (6.3%)13,131 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years15,246 (6.7%)13,751 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years14,701 (6.4%)14,071 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years15,346 (6.7%)14,582 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years14,707 (6.4%)14,405 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years15,027 (6.6%)14,787 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years16,346 (7.1%)16,638 (7.1%)
55 to 59 Years17,192 (7.5%)18,212 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years16,332 (7.1%)16,541 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years11,617 (5.1%)13,372 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years9,793 (4.3%)11,456 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years5,490 (2.4%)8,247 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years4,710 (2.1%)5,729 (2.5%)
85 Years and over3,629 (1.6%)7,154 (3.1%)
Total228,468 (100.0%)233,385 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Burlington County

Median Family Size in Burlington County

The median family size in Burlington County is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (93,134 | 77.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (7,273 | 6.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Burlington County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple93,134 (77.5%)3.20
Single Male/Father7,273 (6.0%)2.73
Single Female/Mother19,751 (16.4%)3.07
Total Families120,158 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Burlington County

The median household size in Burlington County is 2.59 persons per household, with single female/mother households (19,751 | 11.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.27 persons per household. non-family households (54,296 | 31.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Burlington County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple93,134 (53.4%)3.21
Single Male/Father7,273 (4.2%)3.13
Single Female/Mother19,751 (11.3%)3.27
Non-family54,296 (31.1%)1.19
Total Households174,454 (100.0%)2.59

Household Size by Marriage Status in Burlington County

Out of a total of 174,454 households in Burlington County, 120,158 (68.9%) are family households, while 54,296 (31.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 50,593, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 45,766.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Burlington County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-45,766 (26.2%)
2-Person Households50,593 (29.0%)7,592 (4.3%)
3-Person Households28,036 (16.1%)699 (0.4%)
4-Person Households25,558 (14.6%)208 (0.1%)
5-Person Households10,648 (6.1%)19 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3,875 (2.2%)12 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,448 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total120,158 (68.9%)54,296 (31.1%)

Female Fertility in Burlington County

Fertility by Age in Burlington County

Average fertility rate in Burlington County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Burlington County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years73 (1.7%)5.0
20 to 34 years2,855 (66.4%)70.0
35 to 50 years1,369 (31.9%)29.0
Total4,297 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Burlington County

76.2% of women with births (4,297) in Burlington County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 11.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Burlington County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years2,061 (72.2%)794 (27.8%)
35 to 50 years1,214 (88.7%)155 (11.3%)
Total3,274 (76.2%)1,023 (23.8%)

Fertility by Education in Burlington County

Average fertility rate in Burlington County is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 69.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 9.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 31.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Burlington County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School123 (2.9%)9.0
High School Diploma729 (17.0%)40.0
College or Associate's Degree1,071 (24.9%)41.0
Bachelor's Degree1,368 (31.8%)46.0
Graduate Degree1,006 (23.4%)69.0
Total4,297 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Burlington County

23.8% of women with births in Burlington County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 96.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 69.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Burlington County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School38 (30.9%)85 (69.1%)
High School Diploma425 (58.3%)304 (41.7%)
College or Associate's Degree692 (64.6%)379 (35.4%)
Bachelor's Degree1,152 (84.2%)216 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree967 (96.1%)39 (3.9%)
Total3,274 (76.2%)1,023 (23.8%)

Income in Burlington County

Income Overview in Burlington County

Per Capita Income in Burlington County is $51,549, while median incomes of families and households are $122,708 and $102,615 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income461,853$51,549
Median Family Income120,158$122,708
Mean Family Income120,158$155,481
Median Household Income174,454$102,615
Mean Household Income174,454$132,928
Income Deficit120,158$11,375
Wage / Income Gap (%)461,85326.10%
Wage / Income Gap ($)461,85373.90¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index461,8530.44

Earnings by Sex in Burlington County

Average Earnings in Burlington County are $54,712, $63,010 for men and $46,562 for women, a difference of 26.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Burlington County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male136,842 (52.3%)$63,010
Female125,028 (47.7%)$46,562
Total261,870 (100.0%)$54,712

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Burlington County

The most common earnings brackets in Burlington County are $100,000+ for men (39,277 | 28.7%) and $100,000+ for women (20,485 | 16.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Burlington County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,900 (3.6%)6,437 (5.1%)
$2,500 to $4,9993,495 (2.5%)3,596 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,4993,154 (2.3%)4,632 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9992,342 (1.7%)2,760 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4993,533 (2.6%)3,671 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,376 (1.7%)2,701 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,480 (1.8%)3,088 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,669 (1.2%)2,786 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4992,335 (1.7%)2,861 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,225 (2.4%)3,417 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,9994,818 (3.5%)6,255 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9995,272 (3.8%)6,047 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,936 (3.6%)6,135 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9994,736 (3.5%)5,863 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,705 (4.2%)6,196 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,019 (3.7%)5,077 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99910,255 (7.5%)9,559 (7.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9999,176 (6.7%)8,268 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,139 (13.3%)15,194 (12.1%)
$100,000+39,277 (28.7%)20,485 (16.4%)
Total136,842 (100.0%)125,028 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Burlington County

Average earnings in Burlington County are $71,858 for men and $53,195 for women, a difference of 26.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $119,345, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $45,939. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $85,739, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,514.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Burlington County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,939$24,514
High School Diploma$52,294$35,689
College or Associate's Degree$62,389$44,469
Bachelor's Degree$91,359$66,006
Graduate Degree$119,345$85,739
Total$71,858$53,195

Family Income in Burlington County

Family Income Brackets in Burlington County

According to the Burlington County family income data, there are 28,357 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,322 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Burlington County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002,0431.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991,3221.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992,8842.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993,4852.9%
$35,000 to $49,9997,3306.1%
$50,000 to $74,99913,45811.2%
$75,000 to $99,99914,90012.4%
$100,000 to $149,99927,27622.7%
$150,000 to $199,99919,10515.9%
$200,000+28,35723.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Burlington County

4-person families (24,691 | 20.5%) account for the highest median family income in Burlington County with $164,755 per family, while 2-person families (53,325 | 44.4%) have the highest median income of $51,772 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Burlington County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families53,325 (44.4%)$103,545
3-Person Families27,542 (22.9%)$132,630
4-Person Families24,691 (20.5%)$164,755
5-Person Families9,927 (8.3%)$135,957
6-Person Families3,481 (2.9%)$142,879
7+ Person Families1,192 (1.0%)$157,880
Total120,158 (100.0%)$122,708

Family Income by Number of Earners in Burlington County

The median family income in Burlington County is $122,708, with families comprising 3+ earners (18,331) having the highest median family income of $183,501, while families with no earners (15,131) have the lowest median family income of $61,781, accounting for 15.3% and 12.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Burlington County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners15,131 (12.6%)$61,781
1 Earner33,967 (28.3%)$89,235
2 Earners52,729 (43.9%)$151,389
3+ Earners18,331 (15.3%)$183,501
Total120,158 (100.0%)$122,708

Household Income in Burlington County

Household Income Brackets in Burlington County

With 35,240 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Burlington County, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 2,966 households (1.7%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Burlington County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0005,0592.9%
$10,000 to $14,9992,9661.7%
$15,000 to $24,9997,5024.3%
$25,000 to $34,9998,1994.7%
$35,000 to $49,99914,1318.1%
$50,000 to $74,99923,90013.7%
$75,000 to $99,99923,20213.3%
$100,000 to $149,99935,24020.2%
$150,000 to $199,99922,67913.0%
$200,000+31,57618.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Burlington County

The median household income in Burlington County is $102,615, with the highest median household income of $127,135 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 70,939 households (40.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $49,925, with 3,358 households (1.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Burlington County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,358 (1.9%)$49,925
25 to 44 Years49,953 (28.6%)$107,326
45 to 64 Years70,939 (40.7%)$127,135
65+ Years50,204 (28.8%)$71,406
Total174,454 (100.0%)$102,615

Poverty in Burlington County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington County

With 5.5% poverty level for males and 7.6% for females among the residents of Burlington County, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,185 males (10.0%) and 1,507 females (13.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,185 (10.0%)1,507 (13.7%)
5 Years232 (7.9%)119 (5.2%)
6 to 11 Years1,215 (7.5%)1,843 (11.7%)
12 to 14 Years602 (7.4%)818 (10.0%)
15 Years160 (5.7%)309 (10.2%)
16 and 17 Years409 (6.6%)543 (9.5%)
18 to 24 Years983 (5.4%)1,726 (9.7%)
25 to 34 Years1,438 (5.1%)1,441 (5.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,671 (5.9%)2,407 (8.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,142 (3.8%)1,421 (4.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,414 (4.3%)1,972 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years820 (3.9%)1,553 (6.3%)
75 Years and over883 (6.6%)1,905 (9.6%)
Total12,154 (5.5%)17,564 (7.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington County

According to the poverty statistics in Burlington County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.2% of males and 95.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Burlington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years10,702 (90.0%)9,498 (86.3%)
5 Years2,724 (92.1%)2,177 (94.8%)
6 to 11 Years14,934 (92.5%)13,877 (88.3%)
12 to 14 Years7,542 (92.6%)7,339 (90.0%)
15 Years2,641 (94.3%)2,735 (89.8%)
16 and 17 Years5,787 (93.4%)5,188 (90.5%)
18 to 24 Years17,349 (94.6%)16,004 (90.3%)
25 to 34 Years26,651 (94.9%)26,329 (94.8%)
35 to 44 Years26,660 (94.1%)26,565 (91.7%)
45 to 54 Years29,119 (96.2%)29,955 (95.5%)
55 to 64 Years31,223 (95.7%)32,615 (94.3%)
65 to 74 Years20,290 (96.1%)23,154 (93.7%)
75 Years and over12,593 (93.4%)18,030 (90.4%)
Total208,215 (94.5%)213,466 (92.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Burlington County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Burlington County show that 2.4% or 2,258 of the total 93,134 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 17.2%, comprising of 47 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 997 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Burlington County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children53,708 (98.2%)997 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children31,052 (98.1%)603 (1.9%)
3 or 4 Children5,890 (90.6%)611 (9.4%)
5 or more Children226 (82.8%)47 (17.2%)
Total90,876 (97.6%)2,258 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Burlington County

According to the poverty data in Burlington County, 7.9% or 573 single-father households and 14.5% or 2,873 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (12.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 168 households (92.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Burlington County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children146 (4.3%)491 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children385 (10.9%)1,726 (19.3%)
3 or 4 Children42 (12.1%)488 (30.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)168 (92.8%)
Total573 (7.9%)2,873 (14.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Burlington County

The poverty data for Burlington County shows that 2,258 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 3,446 of the single-parent households (12.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (17.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 168 household (84.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Burlington County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children997 (1.8%)637 (5.2%)
1 or 2 Children603 (1.9%)2,111 (16.9%)
3 or 4 Children611 (9.4%)530 (26.8%)
5 or more Children47 (17.2%)168 (84.0%)
Total2,258 (2.4%)3,446 (12.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Burlington County

Employment by Class of Employer in Burlington County

Among the 234,607 employed individuals in Burlington County, private company employees (150,402 | 64.1%), local government employees (20,871 | 8.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (18,003 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Burlington County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees150,40264.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9,3704.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9,2714.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations18,0037.7%
Local Government Employees20,8718.9%
State Government Employees12,7355.4%
Federal Government Employees13,4175.7%
Unpaid Family Workers5380.2%
Total234,607100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Burlington County

According to the labor force statistics for Burlington County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (378,741), 66.5% or 251,863 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 12,845 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.4% or 25,343 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.0% or 1,176 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Burlington County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9,044 (40.8%)1,176 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Years21,307 (77.5%)2,131 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Years25,343 (87.4%)1,521 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years24,025 (83.5%)1,057 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years50,302 (85.2%)1,861 (3.7%)
45 to 54 Years53,755 (85.6%)2,043 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years28,606 (80.8%)1,144 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years21,400 (65.1%)813 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years15,027 (32.5%)887 (5.9%)
75 Years and over2,867 (8.2%)206 (7.2%)
Total251,863 (66.5%)12,845 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Burlington County

According to labor force statistics for Burlington County, 82.1% of individuals (203,513) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (247,884) are in the labor force, with 4.1% or 8,344 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.3% or 97,889 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 592 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Burlington County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,232 (52.1%)1,136 (9.5%)
High School Diploma43,914 (74.3%)3,605 (6.1%)
College / Associate Degree55,374 (82.4%)2,890 (4.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher97,889 (89.3%)3,069 (2.8%)
Total203,513 (82.1%)10,163 (4.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Burlington County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Burlington County are Community & Social Service (29,619 | 12.7%), Management (29,266 | 12.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (17,743 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (17,729 | 7.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (17,611 | 7.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Burlington County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Burlington County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.6%), Computers & Mathematics (71.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (70.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.6%), Health Technologists (75.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Burlington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17,235 (58.9%)12,031 (41.1%)
Business & Financial9,173 (52.9%)8,155 (47.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12,469 (70.8%)5,142 (29.2%)
Computers & Mathematics6,898 (71.1%)2,803 (28.9%)
Architecture & Engineering4,163 (84.6%)756 (15.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1,408 (47.1%)1,583 (52.9%)
Community & Social Service 8,902 (30.1%)20,717 (69.9%)
Education, Arts & Media1,582 (33.5%)3,138 (66.5%)
Legal Services & Support1,656 (44.4%)2,071 (55.6%)
Education Instruction & Library4,143 (23.4%)13,586 (76.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,521 (44.2%)1,922 (55.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,426 (24.9%)13,317 (75.0%)
Health Technologists3,007 (24.6%)9,232 (75.4%)
Total (Category)52,205 (46.8%)59,362 (53.2%)
Total (Overall)119,482 (51.2%)113,807 (48.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Burlington County are Food Preparation & Serving (8,737 | 3.7%), Security & Protection (5,786 | 2.5%), Healthcare Support (5,768 | 2.5%), Personal Care & Service (5,638 | 2.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (5,374 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Burlington County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Burlington County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.2%), Security & Protection (79.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.4%), Personal Care & Service (74.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Burlington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support668 (11.6%)5,100 (88.4%)
Security & Protection4,579 (79.1%)1,207 (20.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,160 (74.2%)753 (25.9%)
Law Enforcement2,419 (84.2%)454 (15.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving4,036 (46.2%)4,701 (53.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,481 (64.8%)1,893 (35.2%)
Personal Care & Service1,458 (25.9%)4,180 (74.1%)
Total (Category)14,222 (45.4%)17,081 (54.6%)
Total (Overall)119,482 (51.2%)113,807 (48.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Burlington County are Office & Administration (28,044 | 12.0%), and Sales & Related (23,387 | 10.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Burlington County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Burlington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related12,914 (55.2%)10,473 (44.8%)
Office & Administration7,240 (25.8%)20,804 (74.2%)
Total (Category)20,154 (39.2%)31,277 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)119,482 (51.2%)113,807 (48.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Burlington County are Construction & Extraction (8,529 | 3.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,545 | 2.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (210 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Burlington County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Burlington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry139 (66.2%)71 (33.8%)
Construction & Extraction8,265 (96.9%)264 (3.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6,385 (97.6%)160 (2.4%)
Total (Category)14,789 (96.8%)495 (3.2%)
Total (Overall)119,482 (51.2%)113,807 (48.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Burlington County are Transportation (9,237 | 4.0%), Material Moving (7,431 | 3.2%), and Production (7,036 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Burlington County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Burlington County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5,256 (74.7%)1,780 (25.3%)
Transportation7,766 (84.1%)1,471 (15.9%)
Material Moving5,090 (68.5%)2,341 (31.5%)
Total (Category)18,112 (76.4%)5,592 (23.6%)
Total (Overall)119,482 (51.2%)113,807 (48.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Burlington County

Employment Industries in Burlington County

The major employment industries in Burlington County include Health Care & Social Assistance (33,808 | 14.5%), Educational Services (26,609 | 11.4%), Retail Trade (26,334 | 11.3%), Professional & Scientific (20,872 | 8.9%), and Manufacturing (17,165 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Burlington County

Employment Industries by Sex in Burlington County

The Burlington County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (87.6%), and Utilities (78.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.5%), Educational Services (70.3%), and Accommodation & Food Services (50.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Burlington County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting553 (65.0%)298 (35.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction11,863 (87.6%)1,679 (12.4%)
Manufacturing11,830 (68.9%)5,335 (31.1%)
Wholesale Trade5,094 (67.8%)2,422 (32.2%)
Retail Trade14,323 (54.4%)12,011 (45.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing8,500 (72.2%)3,276 (27.8%)
Utilities1,918 (78.3%)532 (21.7%)
Information3,318 (62.2%)2,020 (37.8%)
Finance & Insurance7,843 (51.8%)7,299 (48.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,984 (51.8%)1,843 (48.2%)
Professional & Scientific12,105 (58.0%)8,767 (42.0%)
Enterprise Management241 (61.0%)154 (39.0%)
Administrative & Support3,944 (56.0%)3,095 (44.0%)
Educational Services7,892 (29.7%)18,717 (70.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,253 (21.4%)26,555 (78.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,382 (51.6%)2,237 (48.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,650 (49.5%)5,768 (50.5%)
Public Administration9,234 (56.6%)7,080 (43.4%)
Total119,482 (51.2%)113,807 (48.8%)

Education in Burlington County

School Enrollment in Burlington County

The most common levels of schooling among the 107,085 students in Burlington County are high school (24,112 | 22.5%), middle school (22,767 | 21.3%), and college / undergraduate (20,744 | 19.4%).
School Enrollment in Burlington County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool7,4387.0%
Kindergarten5,2144.9%
Elementary School20,26518.9%
Middle School22,76721.3%
High School24,11222.5%
College / Undergraduate20,74419.4%
Graduate / Professional6,5456.1%
Total107,085100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Burlington County

Out of a total of 107,085 students who are enrolled in schools in Burlington County, 19,061 (17.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 88,024 (82.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,992 (45.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24,817 (91.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Burlington County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3,486 (61.5%)2,184 (38.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old21,839 (86.7%)3,339 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds24,817 (91.1%)2,432 (8.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds15,569 (88.8%)1,964 (11.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6,438 (85.1%)1,125 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8,226 (72.8%)3,072 (27.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds4,016 (67.0%)1,976 (33.0%)
35 Years and over3,610 (54.7%)2,992 (45.3%)
Total88,024 (82.2%)19,061 (17.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Burlington County

Business (31,861 | 22.0%), education (18,258 | 12.6%), science & technology (14,908 | 10.3%), social sciences (11,485 | 7.9%), and engineering (10,172 | 7.0%) are the most common fields of study among 145,031 individuals in Burlington County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Burlington County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics6,2734.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7,8615.4%
Physical & Health Sciences4,0642.8%
Psychology8,1895.7%
Social Sciences11,4857.9%
Engineering10,1727.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies1,0410.7%
Science & Technology14,90810.3%
Business31,86122.0%
Education18,25812.6%
Literature & Languages5,1223.5%
Liberal Arts & History6,5904.5%
Visual & Performing Arts4,8963.4%
Communications5,8244.0%
Arts & Humanities8,4875.9%
Total145,031100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Burlington County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Burlington County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Burlington County are males with 2 vehicles (53,366, accounting for 43.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (46,396, making up 47.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Burlington County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,714 (2.2%)2,217 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle17,159 (14.0%)21,499 (19.3%)
2 Vehicles53,366 (43.7%)46,396 (41.6%)
3 Vehicles28,558 (23.4%)24,698 (22.1%)
4 Vehicles14,130 (11.6%)12,140 (10.9%)
5 or more Vehicles6,300 (5.1%)4,592 (4.1%)
Total122,227 (100.0%)111,542 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Burlington County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Burlington County are 30 to 34 minutes (30,623 commuters, 14.9%), 15 to 19 minutes (29,081 commuters, 14.2%), and 20 to 24 minutes (26,800 commuters, 13.1%).
Commute Time in Burlington County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,1492.0%
5 to 9 Minutes16,7838.2%
10 to 14 Minutes21,86110.6%
15 to 19 Minutes29,08114.2%
20 to 24 Minutes26,80013.1%
25 to 29 Minutes15,5437.6%
30 to 34 Minutes30,62314.9%
35 to 39 Minutes8,3864.1%
40 to 44 Minutes9,5174.6%
45 to 59 Minutes19,4719.5%
60 to 89 Minutes15,8007.7%
90 or more Minutes7,3793.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Burlington County

The most common commute times in Burlington County are 30 to 34 minutes (16,779 commuters, 15.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (14,733 commuters, 15.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Burlington County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,113 (1.9%)2,036 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes7,606 (7.0%)9,177 (9.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,821 (10.0%)11,040 (11.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes14,348 (13.3%)14,733 (15.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes14,329 (13.3%)12,471 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes7,905 (7.3%)7,638 (7.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes16,779 (15.5%)13,844 (14.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes4,319 (4.0%)4,067 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes5,042 (4.7%)4,475 (4.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes10,641 (9.8%)8,830 (9.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes9,822 (9.1%)5,978 (6.1%)
90 or more Minutes4,454 (4.1%)2,925 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Burlington County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Burlington County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (15,331, 14.2%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (15,304, 15.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Burlington County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM4,900 (4.5%)2,027 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,701 (4.3%)1,991 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM5,765 (5.3%)2,403 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11,923 (11.0%)6,341 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM12,451 (11.5%)9,250 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM15,331 (14.2%)14,181 (14.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM11,642 (10.8%)15,304 (15.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12,003 (11.1%)15,162 (15.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM5,346 (4.9%)7,960 (8.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,287 (5.8%)7,237 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,280 (2.1%)3,015 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM925 (0.9%)1,492 (1.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM7,259 (6.7%)5,117 (5.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7,366 (6.8%)5,734 (5.9%)
Total108,179 (100.0%)97,214 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Burlington County

Occupancy by Ownership in Burlington County

Of the total 174,454 dwellings in Burlington County, owner-occupied units account for 132,314 (75.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 42,140 (24.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Burlington County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units132,31475.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units42,14024.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units174,454100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Burlington County

Occupancy by Household Size in Burlington County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household45,76626.2%
2-Person Household58,18533.4%
3-Person Household28,73516.5%
4+ Person Household41,76823.9%
Total Housing Units174,454100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Burlington County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Burlington County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household28,319 (61.9%)17,447 (38.1%)
2-Person Household46,578 (80.0%)11,607 (20.0%)
3-Person Household22,907 (79.7%)5,828 (20.3%)
4+ Person Household34,510 (82.6%)7,258 (17.4%)
Total Housing Units132,314 (75.8%)42,140 (24.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Burlington County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Burlington County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5,614 (64.3%)3,115 (35.7%)
High School Diploma28,460 (71.8%)11,185 (28.2%)
College/Associate Degree35,660 (73.7%)12,728 (26.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher62,580 (80.5%)15,112 (19.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Burlington County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Burlington County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23,87413.7%
35 to 44 Years29,43716.9%
45 to 54 Years33,12919.0%
55 to 64 Years37,81021.7%
65 to 74 Years28,47916.3%
75 to 84 Years15,0348.6%
85 Years and Over6,6913.8%
Total174,454100.0%

Housing Finances in Burlington County

Median Income by Occupancy in Burlington County

Median Income by Occupancy in Burlington County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied132,314 (75.8%)$118,165
Renter-Occupied42,140 (24.2%)$62,759
Average174,454 (100.0%)$102,615

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Burlington County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Burlington County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,869 (1.4%)1,352 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999820 (0.6%)1,097 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,282 (1.0%)1,767 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,579 (1.2%)1,703 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,332 (1.8%)1,816 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,718 (3.6%)3,494 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,308 (6.3%)5,841 (13.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,104 (12.2%)7,734 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99916,795 (12.7%)6,387 (15.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99928,736 (21.7%)6,466 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more49,771 (37.6%)4,483 (10.6%)
Total132,314 (100.0%)42,140 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Burlington County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Burlington County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300661 (0.5%)589 (1.4%)
$300 to $4991,802 (1.4%)556 (1.3%)
$500 to $7999,774 (7.4%)1,151 (2.7%)
$800 to $99910,239 (7.7%)2,725 (6.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49926,821 (20.3%)13,677 (32.5%)
$1,500 to $1,99923,987 (18.1%)11,757 (27.9%)
$2,000 to $2,49920,116 (15.2%)6,759 (16.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99915,066 (11.4%)2,570 (6.1%)
$3,000 or more23,848 (18.0%)1,131 (2.7%)
Total132,314 (100.0%)42,140 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Burlington County

Housing Structures in Burlington County

Housing Structures in Burlington County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached114,48865.6%
Single Unit, Attached25,88814.8%
2 Unit Apartments2,9811.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,5203.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7,0854.1%
10 or more Apartments15,6439.0%
Mobile Home / Other1,8491.1%
Total174,454100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Burlington County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Burlington County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached107,474 (93.9%)7,014 (6.1%)
Single Unit, Attached18,450 (71.3%)7,438 (28.7%)
2 Unit Apartments499 (16.7%)2,482 (83.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments827 (12.7%)5,693 (87.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,772 (25.0%)5,313 (75.0%)
10 or more Apartments1,756 (11.2%)13,887 (88.8%)
Mobile Home / Other1,536 (83.1%)313 (16.9%)
Total132,314 (75.8%)42,140 (24.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Burlington County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Burlington County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room208 (0.2%)1,481 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,905 (1.4%)11,669 (27.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms23,473 (17.7%)16,968 (40.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms45,978 (34.7%)8,749 (20.8%)
8 or more Rooms60,750 (45.9%)3,273 (7.8%)
Total132,314 (100.0%)42,140 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Burlington County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Burlington County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas99,461 (75.2%)22,813 (54.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,626 (2.0%)881 (2.1%)
Electricity16,614 (12.6%)15,965 (37.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene11,664 (8.8%)1,619 (3.8%)
Coal or Coke24 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,646 (1.2%)456 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used279 (0.2%)406 (1.0%)
Total132,314 (100.0%)42,140 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Burlington County

Household Vehicle Usage in Burlington County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,303 (2.5%)5,097 (12.1%)
1 Vehicle32,955 (24.9%)21,787 (51.7%)
2 Vehicles58,348 (44.1%)12,042 (28.6%)
3 or more Vehicles37,708 (28.5%)3,214 (7.6%)
Total132,314 (100.0%)42,140 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Burlington County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Burlington County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units43,10589,209
Median Property Value$288,300$313,500
Median Household Income$92,222$38,613
Monthly Housing Costs$1,031$23,349
Real Estate Taxes$7,390$1,812

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Burlington County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Burlington County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,761 (4.1%)1,934 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999951 (2.2%)1,018 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99920,175 (46.8%)39,023 (43.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99914,653 (34.0%)33,067 (37.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,756 (8.7%)10,510 (11.8%)
$750,000 to $999,999947 (2.2%)2,318 (2.6%)
$1,000,000 or more862 (2.0%)1,339 (1.5%)
Total43,105 (100.0%)89,209 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Burlington County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Burlington County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,490 (3.5%)1,777 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,925 (6.8%)1,199 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,875 (6.7%)2,268 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,984 (9.2%)1,843 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9996,285 (14.6%)4,324 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9995,853 (13.6%)9,819 (11.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9998,535 (19.8%)10,942 (12.3%)
$150,000 or more11,158 (25.9%)20,201 (22.6%)
Total43,105 (100.0%)89,209 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Burlington County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Burlington County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x12,758 (29.6%)133,511 (149.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x8,100 (18.8%)33,684 (37.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x6,065 (14.1%)25,341 (28.4%)
4.0x or more15,741 (36.5%)11,824 (13.3%)
Total43,105 (100.0%)89,209 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Burlington County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Burlington County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800666 (1.5%)301 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499363 (0.8%)1,097 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,49939,813 (92.4%)698 (0.8%)
Total43,105 (100.0%)89,209 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Burlington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burlington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burlington County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years27,996 (98.0%)571 (2.0%)
6 to 18 Years69,540 (97.1%)2,052 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years33,101 (93.5%)2,301 (6.5%)
26 to 34 Years44,303 (92.1%)3,814 (7.9%)
35 to 44 Years51,808 (92.7%)4,062 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years58,505 (95.7%)2,644 (4.3%)
55 to 64 Years64,808 (96.4%)2,399 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years45,548 (99.4%)269 (0.6%)
75 Years and older33,370 (99.9%)41 (0.1%)
Total428,979 (95.9%)18,153 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Burlington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Burlington County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born27,996 (98.0%)571 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen69,540 (97.1%)2,052 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen33,101 (93.5%)2,301 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Burlington County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Burlington County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00024,665 (90.0%)2,743 (10.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99939,080 (92.8%)3,039 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99946,084 (95.3%)2,259 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99951,829 (95.5%)2,457 (4.5%)
$100,000 and over266,291 (97.2%)7,612 (2.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burlington County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burlington County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 67,374 (25.8%)21,576 (75.5%)
6 to 18 Years15,454 (21.6%)56,451 (78.8%)
19 to 25 Years5,557 (15.7%)28,764 (81.2%)
25 to 34 Years6,991 (14.5%)38,745 (80.5%)
35 to 44 Years6,971 (12.5%)46,262 (82.8%)
45 to 54 Years6,459 (10.6%)54,055 (88.4%)
55 to 64 Years10,291 (15.3%)58,027 (86.3%)
65 to 74 Years42,600 (93.0%)31,829 (69.5%)
75 Years and over33,062 (99.0%)22,299 (66.7%)
Total134,759 (30.1%)358,008 (80.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Burlington County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Burlington County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2,932 (8.0%)1,408 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,850 (6.5%)2,724 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years8,688 (9.7%)8,771 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,094 (19.4%)4,921 (19.9%)
75 Years and over5,813 (43.1%)9,616 (48.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Burlington County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Burlington County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years162 (0.4%)275 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years394 (0.9%)151 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,001 (2.2%)1,239 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,663 (7.9%)1,302 (5.3%)
75 Years and over3,087 (22.9%)3,576 (17.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Burlington County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years86 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years331 (0.9%)79 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years338 (0.8%)642 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,261 (1.4%)1,555 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years549 (2.6%)627 (2.5%)
75 Years and over1,018 (7.5%)1,198 (6.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Burlington County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,399 (6.6%)948 (2.7%)
18 to 34 Years1,893 (4.3%)1,558 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,506 (3.9%)3,632 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years888 (4.2%)843 (3.4%)
75 Years and over1,641 (12.2%)2,763 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Burlington County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years298 (0.8%)71 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years434 (1.0%)948 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years4,120 (4.6%)4,394 (4.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,279 (10.8%)3,388 (13.7%)
75 Years and over3,282 (24.3%)7,139 (35.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Burlington County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years722 (2.0%)169 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years397 (0.9%)662 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,384 (1.5%)1,532 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years630 (3.0%)729 (2.9%)
75 Years and over1,346 (10.0%)2,919 (14.6%)

Technology Access in Burlington County

Computing Device Access in Burlington County

Computing Device Access in Burlington County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop150,71486.4%
Smartphone155,64289.2%
Tablet122,95970.5%
No Computing Device7,9694.6%
Total174,454100.0%

Internet Access in Burlington County

Internet Access in Burlington County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3040.2%
Broadband Home144,64682.9%
Cellular Data Only14,8658.5%
Satellite Internet5,8133.3%
No Internet12,0386.9%
Total174,454100.0%

Burlington County Summary

Burlington County, New Jersey is located in the southern part of the state and is part of the Delaware Valley region. It is the largest county in New Jersey by area, covering 819 square miles. The county is bordered by the Delaware River to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Pennsylvania to the west. The county seat is Mount Holly, and the largest city is Willingboro.

History

Burlington County was established in 1694, making it one of the oldest counties in the United States. It was named after the English town of Bridlington, which was the hometown of the first governor of New Jersey, William Penn. The county was originally part of West Jersey, one of the two provinces that made up the colony of New Jersey.
The county was home to several Native American tribes, including the Lenape, Susquehannock, and Nanticoke. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the 1680s, and the county was officially established in 1694.
During the American Revolution, the county was a major center of activity. The Battle of Iron Works Hill was fought in the county in 1777, and the Battle of Red Bank was fought in 1777.
In the 19th century, the county was an important center of industry. The first glass factory in the United States was established in the county in 1739, and the first paper mill in the United States was established in the county in 1795. The county was also home to several ironworks, which produced iron for the Union Army during the Civil War.

Geography

Burlington County is located in the southern part of New Jersey and is part of the Delaware Valley region. It is bordered by the Delaware River to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and Pennsylvania to the west. The county is 819 square miles in area and is the largest county in New Jersey.
The county is divided into two distinct regions: the Coastal Plain and the Piedmont. The Coastal Plain is located in the southern part of the county and is characterized by flat terrain and sandy soils. The Piedmont is located in the northern part of the county and is characterized by rolling hills and rocky soils.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Rancocas Creek, the Assiscunk Creek, and the Mullica River. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Assunpink, Lake Oswego, and Lake Neshaminy.

Economy

Burlington County has a diverse economy that is driven by several industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and tourism. The county is home to several major employers, including Lockheed Martin, Virtua Health, and the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
The county is also home to several major shopping centers, including the Moorestown Mall, the Cherry Hill Mall, and the Burlington Center Mall. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Smithville Mansion, the Burlington County Prison Museum, and the Burlington County Historical Society.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Burlington County had a population of 448,734. The population is racially diverse, with the largest racial group being White (77.2%), followed by African American (13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), and Asian (2.2%).
The median household income in the county is $76,845, and the median home value is $269,400. The county has a poverty rate of 8.2%, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Conclusion

Burlington County, New Jersey is a large county located in the southern part of the state. It has a long and rich history, and it is home to several major industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and tourism. The county is racially diverse, and it has a median household income of $76,845 and a median home value of $269,400.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Burlington County?
Total Population of Burlington County is 461,853.
What is the Total Male Population of Burlington County?
Total Male Population of Burlington County is 228,468.
What is the Total Female Population of Burlington County?
Total Female Population of Burlington County is 233,385.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Burlington County?
There are 97.89 Males per 100 Females in Burlington County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Burlington County?
There are 102.15 Females per 100 Males in Burlington County.
What is the Median Population Age in Burlington County?
Median Population Age in Burlington County is 41.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Burlington County
Average Family Size in Burlington County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Burlington County
Average Household Size in Burlington County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Burlington County?
Per Capita income in Burlington County is $51,549.
What is the Median Family Income in Burlington County?
Median Family Income in Burlington County is $122,708.
What is the Median Household income in Burlington County?
Median Household Income in Burlington County is $102,615.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Burlington County?
Income or Wage Gap in Burlington County is 26.1%.
Women in Burlington County earn 73.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Burlington County?
Family Income Deficit in Burlington County is $11,375.
Families that are below poverty line in Burlington County earn $11,375 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Burlington County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Burlington County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Burlington County?
There are 251,863 People in the Labor Forcein in Burlington County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Burlington County?
66.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Burlington County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Burlington County?
Unemployment Rate in Burlington County is 5.1%.