Burlington township is located in Burlington County New Jersey. Burlington township has a 2024 population of 24,177. Burlington township is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 0.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,968 in 2020.
The average household income in Burlington township is $116,261 with a poverty rate of 9.06%. The median age in Burlington township is 42.8 years: 40 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burlington township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,521 | 43.87% |
| Black or African American | 8,656 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 2,290 | 9.55% |
| Two or more races | 1,776 | 7.41% |
| Other race | 662 | 2.76% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,942 | 2.63 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Married | 4,709 | 3.41 | 93.8 | 6.2 |
| Non Family | 2,764 | 1.09 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Female | 1,289 | 2.97 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Male | 180 | 3.39 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
76.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 892 | 5.14% |
| Associates Degree | 1,377 | 7.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,293 | 24.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,169 | 12.49% |
| High School Graduate | 4,226 | 24.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 357 | 2.06% |
| Some College | 4,048 | 23.32% |
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 | 7,970 | 7,592 | 2,931 |
| Black | 6,352 | 5,847 | 2,588 |
| Asian | 1,427 | 1,172 | 527 |
| Hispanic | 962 | 874 | 197 |
| 2+ Races | 876 | 811 | 226 |
| Other Race | 593 | 572 | 138 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,772 | $70,313 | $72,676 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,125 | $106,085 | $76,964 |
| High School Graduate | $45,188 | $50,034 | $44,493 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,462 | $32,692 | $43,088 |
| Overall | $57,439 | $62,339 | $53,141 |
| Some College | $46,979 | $64,250 | $36,910 |
$57,439
Average Earnings
$62,339
Average Male
$53,141
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.91% of Burlington township residents speak only English, while 17.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,988 | 857 | 8.58% |
| Asian | 2,290 | 541 | 23.62% |
| Black | 8,530 | 357 | 4.19% |
| Multiple | 1,772 | 332 | 18.74% |
| Hispanic | 1,506 | 174 | 11.55% |
| Other | 660 | 7 | 1.06% |
9.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.65%
Male Poverty Rate
12.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burlington township is Asian, with 23.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burlington township is Other, with 1.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.98% |
| High School | 12.76% |
| Some College | 8.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.15% |
| Male Employed | 4.37% |
| Female Employed | 2.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,987 | $139,745 |
| Households | $96,955 | $116,261 |
| Married Families | $130,718 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,448 | $60,505 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,499
Number of Veterans
1,176
Male Veterans
323
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 461 |
| Second Gulf War | 428 |
| Vietnam | 353 |
| Korea | 149 |
| World War II | 27 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 416 |
| 75+ | 403 |
| 55 to 64 | 328 |
| 65 to 74 | 247 |
| 18 to 34 | 105 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 738 | 10.41% |
| White | 602 | 6.94% |
| Hispanic | 101 | 9.57% |
| Other Race | 93 | 15.68% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 4.04% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
56.04%
Born in Burlington township
84.77%
Native Born
15.23%
Foreign Born
4.3%
Non Citizen
10.94%
Naturalized
84.77% of Burlington township residents were born in the United States, with 56.04% having been born in New Jersey. 4.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,522 | 69 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 24,453 | 69 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 24,384 | 69 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 24,315 | 69 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 24,246 | 69 | 0.29% |
| 2024 | 24,177 | 69 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 24,108 | 69 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 24,039 | 62 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 23,977 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 23,968 | 1,337 | 5.91% |
| 2019 | 22,631 | 107 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 22,524 | -52 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 22,576 | -64 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 22,640 | -40 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 22,680 | 129 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 22,551 | 9 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 22,542 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2012 | 22,551 | -28 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 22,579 | -21 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 22,600 | 0 | 0% |