Population 467,805 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burlington County
Household size in Burlington County
| Period | Burlington County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.68 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.65 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.67 | 2.57 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Burlington County average 2.67 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Philadelphia area, where it has 2.57 people. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Burlington County
| Period | Burlington County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 39.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Burlington County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Burlington County
| Period | Burlington County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Burlington County (9.7%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Burlington County
Renters in Burlington County
| Period | Burlington County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 30.2% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 32.1% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 32.7% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 33.2% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.9% of households in Burlington County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a third of owners (34.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southwest and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Burlington County
| Period | Burlington County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Burlington County than nationally: 6.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Philadelphia area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Burlington County
| Period | Burlington County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1964 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1965 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1965 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1968 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Burlington County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Philadelphia area overall, where the median home dates to 1968. The median year built has moved up from 1973 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Burlington County
| Period | Burlington County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,231 | $1,049 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,318 | $1,147 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,445 | $1,281 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,826 | $1,631 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$595 | +$582 | +$651 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Burlington County costs $1,826 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $595 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Burlington County
Bachelor's degrees in Burlington County
| Period | Burlington County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.2% | 32.7% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 37.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.2% | 42.3% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +9.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Burlington County than nationally: 43.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.0 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Burlington County
| Period | Burlington County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 87.5% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 88.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 90.5% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 91.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Burlington County: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Burlington County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New Jersey counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Burlington County
| Period | Burlington County | Philadelphia area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 10.2% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in Burlington County is the same as the national rate. The rate is lower than in the Philadelphia area as a whole (6.1%). Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Burlington County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington County | 2.67 | 42.4 | 9.7% | 23.9% | 6.2% | 1977 | $1,826 | 43.2% | 94.3% | 5.4% |
| Camden County | 2.67 | 39.7 | 14.7% | 35.3% | 6.3% | 1966 | $1,573 | 35.9% | 89.2% | 7.0% |
| Philadelphia County | 2.39 | 36.6 | 17.4% | 48.2% | 10.2% | 1953 | $1,433 | 35.0% | 87.3% | 8.7% |
| Delaware County | 2.67 | 40.5 | 11.5% | 30.4% | 6.5% | 1959 | $1,576 | 42.4% | 93.4% | 6.8% |
| Ocean County | 3.25 | 40.1 | 8.2% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 1985 | $1,854 | 34.8% | 92.9% | 5.5% |
| Chester County | 2.68 | 42.0 | 7.4% | 24.9% | 4.8% | 1983 | $1,842 | 57.9% | 94.2% | 3.7% |
| Lancaster County | 2.63 | 40.6 | 8.8% | 30.2% | 4.4% | 1975 | $1,407 | 32.3% | 87.2% | 3.4% |
| York County | 2.56 | 42.2 | 11.4% | 23.7% | 5.9% | 1976 | $1,277 | 27.8% | 92.0% | 4.6% |
| Adams County | 2.53 | 44.1 | 8.8% | 21.1% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,200 | 25.5% | 91.4% | 3.4% |
| Franklin County | 2.52 | 42.5 | 10.4% | 26.5% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,149 | 24.5% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
| Fulton County | 2.29 | 47.0 | 8.5% | 22.4% | 11.4% | 1976 | $821 | 17.7% | 89.3% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Burlington County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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