Burlington County Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Burlington County?
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There are 498,641 residents in Burlington County, with a median age of 41. Of this, 49.11% are males and 50.89% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.83% of the resident pool in Burlington County, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.89%. Additionally, 3.27% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 439,046 people in Burlington County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 439,046 people in Burlington County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 498,641 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 244,892 | -0.1% |
| Female Population | 253,749 | 0.5% |
Male population 49.11%
Female population 50.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | -2.4% |
| Citizen US Born | 437,974 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not US Born | 44,342 | 7.7% |
| Not Citizen | 16,325 | -0.9% |
Citizen US Born 87.83%
Citizen not US Born 8.89%
Not Citizen 3.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 3,461 | 37.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 24,684 | -4.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 15,977 | 9.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 11,107 | 12.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 439,046 | -0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.7%
Moved from Same County 4.99%
Moved from Same State 3.23%
Moved from Different State 2.25%
Same House as Last Year 88.83%
What are the employment statistics in Burlington County?
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White-collar workers make up 82.22% of the working population in Burlington County, while blue-collar employees account for 17.78%. There are also 19,677 entrepreneurs in Burlington County (7.92% of the workforce); 164,576 workers employed in private companies (66.21%); and 43,503 people working in governmental institutions (17.5%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 204,367 | -0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 44,189 | 0.9% |
White Collar 82.22%
Blue Collar 17.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 19,677 | 3.0% |
| Private Companies | 164,576 | -0.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 43,503 | 0.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 20,800 | 0.7% |
Self Employees 7.92%
Private Companies 66.21%
Governmental Workers 17.5%
Not for Profit Companies 8.37%
How many households are there in Burlington County?
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There are a total of 188,703 households in Burlington County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 69.63% of these Burlington County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 30.37%. Additionally, 30.72% of households have children and 69.28% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 188,703 | 0.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -3.0% |
| Family Households | 131,388 | 0.7% |
| Non-family Households | 57,315 | 0.9% |
Family Households 69.63%
Non-family Households 30.37%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 57,977 | 0.6% |
| Households without Children | 130,726 | 0.8% |
Households with Children 30.72%
Households without Children 69.28%
What are the median and average incomes in Burlington County?
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The average annual household income in Burlington County is $117,038, while the median household income sits at $88,551 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $96,786, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $112,865. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $40,469 and $63,542, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $117,038 | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income | $88,551 | 4.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 29,785 | -0.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 451,902 | 0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Burlington County?
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There are 203,954 housing units in Burlington County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 188,703 occupied housing units in Burlington County, 75.78% are owner-occupied, while 24.22% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $277,350. In general, housing costs reach $1,508 per month in Burlington County.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $277,350. In general, housing costs reach $1,508 per month in Burlington County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 203,954 | -0.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 22,339 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6,853 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 22,631 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 28,827 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 33,721 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 28,189 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 29,581 | 4.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23,893 | 1.8% |
| Built in 2010 or Later | 7,920 | 11.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 188,703 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 143,000 | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 45,703 | 1.9% |
Owner Occupied 75.78%
Renter Occupied 24.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 97,163 | -1.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 45,837 | 4.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $277,350 | 1.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $245,000 | 6.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,508 | -0.9% |
With Mortgage 67.95%
Without Mortgage 32.05%
What is the level of education in Burlington County?
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Approximately 32.44% of the population in Burlington County holds a high school degree (that's 133,530 residents), while 23.81% have attained a college certificate (98,001 locals) and 22.36% have a bachelor's degree (92,043 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 7,995 | -0.4% |
| Some High School | 133,530 | -0.4% |
| Some College | 98,001 | 0.2% |
| Associate Degree | 32,798 | 0.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 92,043 | 2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 47,208 | -0.3% |
No High School 1.94%
Some High School 32.44%
Some College 23.81%
Associate Degree 7.97%
Bachelor's Degree 22.36%
Graduate Degree 11.47%
What is the marital status of Burlington County residents?
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A total of 127,876 people in Burlington County have never been married (which represents 30.37% of the total population), while 220,584 of them are wedded (52.4%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,397 (1.52%) and 41,018 (9.74%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 127,876 | 0.7% |
| Married | 220,584 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6,397 | -8.2% |
| Widowed | 25,126 | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 41,018 | 0.4% |
Never Married 30.37%
Married 52.4%
Separated 1.52%
Widowed 5.97%
Divorced 9.74%
What are the most common means of transportation in Burlington County?
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The top three means of transportation people in Burlington County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 218,723 residents commute by car, 2,466 prefer going to work by walking and 1,826 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 218,723 | -2.3% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,826 | -12.6% |
| Railroad | 462 | 95.8% |
| Ferryboat | 47 | -16.1% |
| Bicycle | 370 | 12.8% |
| Motorcycle | 283 | -13.7% |
| TaxiCab | 198 | -9.2% |
| Walk | 2,466 | -10.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Burlington County by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08022 | 9,258 | 3,729 | $97,008.00 | $131,602.00 |
| 08036 | 5,885 | 2,313 | $109,523.00 | $151,497.00 |
| 08041 | 804 | 320 | $122,125.00 | $143,833.00 |
| 08042 | 209 | 112 | $141,146.00 | $139,729.00 |
| 08046 | 31,857 | 10,784 | $79,653.00 | $91,810.00 |
| 08010 | 11,115 | 4,244 | $64,071.00 | $87,626.00 |
| 08015 | 19,236 | 7,173 | $67,565.00 | $87,002.00 |
| 08016 | 33,471 | 12,742 | $77,442.00 | $101,712.00 |
| 08019 | 1,142 | 451 | $127,917.00 | $132,277.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2019 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
