Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ

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2024 Population
136,652
US Senator
Cory Booker
Democratic Party
US Senator
Andy Kim
Democratic Party
2024 Poverty Rate
6.47%
2.35% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$106,805
2.44% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$356,100
10% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
65,569
0.0534% 1-year growth

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13.7% of the households in Burlington County (South & East) 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.

96.8% of the residents in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education (76 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was $356,100, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 137k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 9.22% of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (12.6k people).

In 2024, there were 4.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.1k people) in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.05k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are Spanish (8,427 households), Telugu (1,046 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (913 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
65,427
Women
48.4%
69,838
Men
51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 135,265 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

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Citizenship

96.8%
2024 Citizenship
97%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.8% of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    86.1k ± 1.91k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    18.5k ± 1.42k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    7.05k ± 840
11.8%
Hispanic Population
16.1k people

In 2024, there were 4.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (86.1k people) in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.05k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11.8% of the people in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are hispanic (16.1k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    2,055 ± 1,104 people
  2. Philippines
    744 ± 668 people
  3. Mexico
    700 ± 648 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 2,055 Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Philippines with 744 and Mexico with 700.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.22%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
12.6k people
9%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
12.2k people

As of 2024, 9.22% of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ residents (12.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was 9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    8,427 households (6.49%)
  2. Telugu
    1,046 households (0.806%)
  3. French (Incl. Cajun)
    913 households (0.704%)

13.7% of the households in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 6.49% of the households in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,575 ± 343
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,441 ± 352
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,553 ± 299

Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ employs 65.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ were Elementary & secondary schools (5,856 people), Construction (3,972 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,850 people), and the highest paying industries were Medical equipment & supplies manufacturing ($174,982), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($163,812), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($145,847).

Males in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $71,439. The income inequality in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
30,909
Women
47.1%
34,660
Men
52.9%

The workforce of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ in 2023 was 65,569 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

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Occupations

65.6k
2023 Value
0.0534%
1 Year growth
± 0.0534%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 0.0534%, from 65.5k employees to 65.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, are Registered nurses (2,126 people), Other managers (2,107 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,477 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65.6k
2023 Value
0.0534%
1 Year growth
± 0.0534%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 0.0534%, from 65.5k employees to 65.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,856 people), Construction (3,972 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,850 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$72,681
Median earning men ± $2,770
$53,384
Median earning women ± $2,326

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($136,842), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($122,350), and Wholesale Trade ($96,535).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($83,846), Construction ($81,190), and Public Administration ($78,310).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.27%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ awarded 76 degrees. The student population of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 161 male students and 89 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are White (45 and 59.2%), Black or African American (22 and 28.9%), Two or More Races (5 and 6.58%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 2.63%).

The largest universities in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education (76 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are Welding Technology (19 and 25%), General Cosmetology (16 and 21.1%), and HVAC Maintenance (15 and 19.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 250 students enrolled in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, 64.4% men and 35.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 148 records, of which 27.7% were women and 72.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Welding Technology
    19 degrees awarded
  2. HVAC Maintenance
    15 degrees awarded
  3. Electrician
    8 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was Welding Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
76 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education with 76 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 41 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, which is 1.17 times more than the 35 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 45 degrees mean that there were 2.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 22 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.601% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.698% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (34.8k), Bachelors Degree (22.4k), and Some college (22.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was $356,100 in 2024, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $323,600 to $356,100, a 10% increase. The homeownership rate in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ is 79.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$356,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$8,176
$38,623
Median Property Taxes
±$1,212

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Rent vs Own

79.8%
Homeownership
2024
61.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 79.8% of the housing units in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$106,805
Median Household Income
± $3,914
48.4k
Number of Households
± 1,667

In 2024, the median household income of the 48.4k households in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ grew to $106,805 from the previous year's value of $104,259.

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Wage Distribution

0.429
2023 Wage GINI in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ
0.429
2022 Wage GINI in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ

In 2023, the income inequality in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0375% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (73.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.9%)
  3. Carpooled (7.49%)

In 2024, 73.4% of workers in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.49%).

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Commute Time

30.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.47% of the workforce in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ (8.33k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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Health

96.4% of the population of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 5.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1,279 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,279 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,279 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.62%
Uninsured
53%
Employer Coverage
10.1%
Medicaid
14%
Medicare
14%
Non-Group
5.33%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ declined by 0.4% from 3.63% to 3.62%.

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