Burlington City PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

131,291

2.66% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.2

1.23% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

8.17%

8.78% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$89,447

7.06% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$246,400

2.84% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Burlington City PUMA, NJ had a population of 131k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $89,447. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Burlington City PUMA, NJ grew from 127,892 to 131,291, a 2.66% increase and its median household income grew from $83,545 to $89,447, a 7.06% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Burlington City PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.69%), White (Hispanic) (3.92%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%).

16.5% of the households in Burlington City PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Burlington City PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are Empire Beauty School-Bordentown (25 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2021, the median property value in Burlington City PUMA, NJ was $246,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%.

Most people in Burlington City PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Burlington City PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Burlington City PUMA, NJ borders Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ, Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, Camden & Gloucester Cities PUMA, NJ, Mercer County (South) PUMA, NJ, Levittown PUMA, PA, Bucks County (Southwest) PUMA, PA, Philadelphia City (Far Northeast) PUMA, PA, and Philadelphia City (Near Northeast-East) PUMA, PA.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Burlington City PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 131k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.5% of Burlington City PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (15.1k people).

In 2021, there were 3.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.9k people) in Burlington City PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.15k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Burlington City PUMA, NJ are Spanish (6,721 households), Other Languages of Asia (2,429 households), and Portuguese (1,895 households).

Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

95.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.6% of Burlington City PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Burlington City PUMA, NJ was 95.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Burlington City PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Burlington City PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.9k ± 1.5k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.5k ± 1.21k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.15k ± 739

9.12%

Hispanic Population

12k people

9.12% of the people in Burlington City PUMA, NJ are hispanic (12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Burlington City PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

11.5%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

11%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.1k people

As of 2021, 11.5% of Burlington City PUMA, NJ residents (15.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Burlington City PUMA, NJ was 11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Burlington City PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,721 households (5.42%)
Other Languages of Asia
2,429 households (1.96%)
Portuguese
1,895 households (1.53%)

16.5% of the households in Burlington City PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Burlington City PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 5.42% of the households in Burlington City PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,017 ± 284
Gulf War (2001-)
1,312 ± 323
Gulf War (1990s)
971 ± 244

Burlington City PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Burlington City PUMA, NJ employs 66.1k people. The largest industries in Burlington City PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (4,531 people), Construction (4,458 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,293 people), and the highest paying industries are Broadcasting (except internet) ($206,971), Structural metals, & boiler, tank, & shipping container manufacturing ($186,036), and Petroleum refining ($181,087).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,224

Women

50%

32,199

Men

50%

The workforce of Burlington City PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 64,423 people, with 50% woman, and 50% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Burlington City PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

66.1k

2021 Value

2.68%

1 Year growth

± 2.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Burlington City PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 2.68%, from 64.4k employees to 66.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Burlington City PUMA, NJ, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,819 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,703 people), and Registered nurses (1,627 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Burlington City PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.1k

2021 Value

2.68%

1 Year growth

± 2.68%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Burlington City PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 2.68%, from 64.4k employees to 66.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Burlington City PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,531 people), Construction (4,458 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,293 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Burlington City PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Burlington City PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$59,098

Median earning men ± $2,867

$44,073

Median earning women ± $1,455

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($99,167), Public Administration ($83,973), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($68,542), Public Administration ($66,951), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,786).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey product (by dollars) was Electronics with $68.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($64.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($45.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New Jersey products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$634B

2020 Value in New Jersey

$1.35T

Projected 2050 Value in New Jersey

113% growth

In 2020, total outbound New Jersey trade was $634B. This is expected to increase 113% to $1.35T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New Jersey trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New Jersey to other states, or from other states to New Jersey.

Most Common Trade Partners

New York
$114B
Pennsylvania
$59.4B
Ohio
$21.2B

In 2020, the top outbound New Jersey domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New York with $114B, followed by Pennsylvania with $59.4B and Ohio and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New Jersey shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Burlington City PUMA, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Burlington City PUMA, NJ awarded 25 degrees. The student population of Burlington City PUMA, NJ in 2019 is skewed towards women, with 8 male students and 56 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Burlington City PUMA, NJ are Hispanic or Latino (9 and 36%), followed by Black or African American (8 and 32%), White (4 and 16%), and Asian (1 and 4%).

The largest universities in Burlington City PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Empire Beauty School-Bordentown (25 and 100%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.548% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.6% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Burlington City PUMA, NJ in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31k), Bachelors Degree (23.3k), and Some college (22.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Burlington City PUMA, NJ was $246,400 in 2021, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $239,600 to $246,400, a 2.84% increase. The homeownership rate in Burlington City PUMA, NJ is 73.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Burlington City PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Burlington City PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Burlington City PUMA, NJ is $89,447. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Burlington City PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Property

$246,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,120

$36,454

Median Property Taxes

±$1,097

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Burlington City PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Burlington City PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.2%

Homeownership

2021

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.2% of the housing units in Burlington City PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Burlington City PUMA, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Burlington City PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Burlington City PUMA, NJ colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$89,447

Median Household Income

± $2,927

49.8k

Number of Households

± 1,742

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.8k households in Burlington City PUMA, NJ grew to $89,447 from the previous year's value of $83,545.

The following chart displays the households in Burlington City PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Burlington City PUMA, NJ

0.437

2020 Wage GINI in Burlington City PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Burlington City PUMA, NJ was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.084% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Burlington City PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Burlington City PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Burlington City PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Worked At Home (8.26%)
Carpooled (7.93%)

In 2021, 78.2% of workers in Burlington City PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.26%) and those who carpooled to work (7.93%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Burlington City PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.1% of the workforce in Burlington City PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Burlington City PUMA, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Burlington City PUMA, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Burlington City PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.17% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Burlington City PUMA, NJ (10.6k out of 130k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Burlington City PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94% of the population of Burlington City PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 57.5% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 9.96% on non-group plans, and 0.894% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1171 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

1,171 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,171 patients per year. This represents a 0.679% decrease from the previous year (1,179 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New Jersey in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 19.3% between 18 and 34 years, 42.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.95%

Uninsured

57.5%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

9.96%

Non-Group

0.894%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Burlington City PUMA, NJ declined by 5.28% from 6.28% to 5.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Burlington City PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.