Burlington County, New Jersey

NJ · FIPS 34005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 467,805 #155 / 3,222
95th
Median Household Income $108,111 +43.9% #109 / 3,222
97th
Median Age 41.7 years +7.2% #1,598 / 3,222
50th
Median Home Value $354,000 +25.6% #400 / 3,222
88th
Median Gross Rent $1,745 +50.0% #120 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 6.6% -47.2% #169 / 3,222
95th

Demographics

Burlington County has a population of 467,805, making it the #155 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

89.0%
Native Born
11.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Burlington County is $108,111, ranking #109 out of 3,222 counties — 43.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.6% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.

Median Household Income
$108,111 +43.9% vs nat'l
Rank #109 of 3,222
97th percentile
Per Capita Income
$53,829 +30.5% vs nat'l
Rank #144 of 3,222
96th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.6% −47.2% vs nat'l
Rank #169 of 3,222
95th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.2% −2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,123 of 3,222
34th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.5% +26.2% vs nat'l
Rank #212 of 3,222
93th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.0 min +15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #601 of 3,222
81th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Burlington County is $354,000 (+25.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,745/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.

Median Home Value
$354,000 +25.6% vs nat'l
Rank #400 of 3,222
88th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,745 +50.0% vs nat'l
Rank #120 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.1% +18.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,332 of 3,222
59th percentile
76.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Burlington County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #255 of 3,222
92th percentile

About Burlington County, New Jersey

Burlington County, New Jersey has a total population of 467,805, making it the 155th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Burlington County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Burlington County is $108,111, which ranks #109 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.

The median home value in Burlington County is $354,000, 25.6% above the national median. Renters in Burlington County pay a median gross rent of $1,745 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Burlington County, 42.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.

Burlington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%).

All data for Burlington County, New Jersey comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.