Burlington city is located in Burlington County New Jersey. Burlington city has a 2024 population of 10,043. Burlington city is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 3.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,730 in 2020.
The average household income in Burlington city is $96,822 with a poverty rate of 16.21%. The median age in Burlington city is 37.8 years: 36.7 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burlington city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,574 | 46.18% |
| Black or African American | 3,410 | 34.43% |
| Two or more races | 1,489 | 15.03% |
| Other race | 280 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 151 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,645 | 2.71 | 63 | 37 |
| Non Family | 1,475 | 1.57 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Married | 1,190 | 3.42 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Female | 639 | 3.59 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Male | 341 | 3.51 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
63.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 408 | 5.77% |
| Associates Degree | 602 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,291 | 18.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 566 | 8% |
| High School Graduate | 2,107 | 29.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 319 | 4.51% |
| Some College | 1,783 | 25.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,406 | 3,150 | 998 |
| Black | 2,358 | 2,062 | 548 |
| 2+ Races | 832 | 766 | 199 |
| Hispanic | 779 | 666 | 193 |
| Asian | 132 | 113 | 62 |
| Other Race | 111 | 60 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.48%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,688 | $49,386 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,736 | $103,750 | $45,069 |
| High School Graduate | $43,225 | $53,779 | $21,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $59,479 | $70,081 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,621 | $53,816 | $43,078 |
| Some College | $45,016 | $47,282 | $42,250 |
$47,621
Average Earnings
$53,816
Average Male
$43,078
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.38% of Burlington city residents speak only English, while 13.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,409 | 862 | 25.29% |
| White | 4,142 | 471 | 11.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,493 | 231 | 15.47% |
| Other | 280 | 189 | 67.5% |
| Multiple | 1,489 | 64 | 4.3% |
16.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.29%
Male Poverty Rate
15.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burlington city is Other, with 67.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burlington city is Multiple, with 4.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.42% |
| Some College | 10.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 43.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.44% |
| Female Employed | 7.82% |
| Male Employed | 5.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,208 | $110,348 |
| Households | $78,009 | $96,822 |
| Married Families | $112,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,712 | $67,282 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
514
Number of Veterans
450
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 81 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 163 |
| 75+ | 133 |
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281 | 7.16% |
| Black | 193 | 7.43% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 6.01% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 3.38% |
| Other Race | 9 | 7.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.87%
Born in Burlington city
84.99%
Native Born
15.01%
Foreign Born
7.67%
Non Citizen
7.34%
Naturalized
84.99% of Burlington city residents were born in the United States, with 52.87% having been born in New Jersey. 7.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,138 | 19 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 10,119 | 19 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 10,100 | 19 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 10,081 | 19 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 10,062 | 19 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 10,043 | 19 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 10,024 | 19 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 10,005 | 24 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 9,981 | 251 | 2.58% |
| 2020 | 9,730 | -130 | -1.32% |
| 2019 | 9,860 | -12 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 9,872 | 98 | 1% |
| 2017 | 9,774 | -40 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 9,814 | 55 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 9,759 | -55 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 9,814 | -38 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 9,852 | -52 | -0.53% |
| 2012 | 9,904 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 9,911 | -21 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 9,932 | 0 | 0% |