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Burlington County, New Jersey Demographics 2026

Burlington County, New Jersey has a population of 464,226, the 11th most populous county in New Jersey. The median household income is $105,271 and the median home value is $326,700. The poverty rate is 6.8%.

Burlington County Quick Facts

Population 464,226
Median Household Income $105,271
Median Home Value $326,700
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Unemployment Rate 5.1%
Median Age 41.7 years
Homeownership Rate 75.7%
Affordability Ratio 3.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 42.0%
High School Graduation 94.4%
Cities/Places 9
Population 464,226 11th of 21
Median Income $105,271 4% higher state
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Unemployment 5.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2% | National: 5.2%
66.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

55out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Burlington County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Burlington city9,904$78,00916.2%$221,000
Palmyra borough7,447$85,0148.8%$216,600
Medford Lakes borough4,267$151,1901.3%$368,200
Bordentown city4,006$91,2085.8%$322,300
Riverton borough2,771$126,8182.8%$354,900
Beverly city2,489$92,80713.4%$190,100
Pemberton borough1,373$88,33311.5%$303,200
Fieldsboro borough701$88,1256.8%$333,700
Wrightstown borough522$52,22215.3%$224,000

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Population Overview

Burlington County is located in New Jersey with a total population of 464,226. It is the 11th most populous county out of 21 in New Jersey. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burlington County is 41.7 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burlington County is $105,271. This is 4% higher than the state median of $101,050. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.8%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $326,700. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $427,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 63.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Burlington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 21.9%.

Education

42.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% lower than the state rate of 42.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%. Notably, 15.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Burlington County, New Jersey?

Burlington County has a population of 464,226, making it the 11th most populous county in New Jersey.

What is the median income in Burlington County?

The median household income in Burlington County is $105,271 with a poverty rate of 6.8%.

How many cities are in Burlington County, New Jersey?

Burlington County contains 9 Census-designated places.