Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ

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2023 Population

136,028

0.237% 1-year growth

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

0.973% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

6.62%

5.41% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$104,259

3.59% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$323,600

6.73% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

65,534

17.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ had a population of 136k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $104,259. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ grew from 135,707 to 136,028, a 0.237% increase and its median household income grew from $100,643 to $104,259, a 3.59% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.6%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.96%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.9%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.01%).

13.2% 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.

97% 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 (90 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was $323,600, and the homeownership rate was 79.6%.

Most people in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ borders Atlantic County (East)--Atlantic City, Pleasantville, Northfield & Coast PUMA, NJ, Atlantic County (Outside Somers Point City)--West to Hammonton Town PUMA, NJ, Monmouth County (Southwest)--Freehold, Manalapan PUMA, NJ, Ocean County (South) PUMA, NJ, Ocean County (Northwest) PUMA, NJ, Burlington County (North)--Burlington City PUMA, NJ, Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ, Camden County (South & West)--Bellmawr & Pine Hill Boroughs PUMA, NJ, and Mercer County (Southwest) PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 136k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2023, 9% of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (12.2k people).

In 2023, there were 4.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.8k 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 6.75k 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 County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are Spanish (8,398 households), Telugu (1,175 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (960 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,436

Women

48.4%

70,737

Men

51.6%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 137,173 inhabitants, with 51.6% men, and 48.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97% of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.8k ± 1.78k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
18.5k ± 1.35k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
6.75k ± 775

11.4%

Hispanic Population

15.5k people

11.4% of the people in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are hispanic (15.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
1,596 ± 975 people
Jamaica
889 ± 730 people
Liberia
859 ± 717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 1,596 Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Jamaica with 889 and Liberia with 859.

Foreign-Born Population

2023 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

8.96%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.2k people

As of 2023, 9% of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ residents (12.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was 8.96%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,398 households (6.48%)
Telugu
1,175 households (0.907%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
960 households (0.741%)

13.2% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 6.48% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,688 ± 380
Vietnam
2,657 ± 301
Gulf War (1990s)
1,553 ± 302

Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.01 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ employs 65.5k people. The largest industries in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (5,488 people), U. S. Air Force (3,775 people), and Construction (3,043 people), and the highest paying industries are Broadcasting (except internet) ($201,516), Periodical, book, & directory publishers ($196,927), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($194,647).

Males in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,760. 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

37,421

Women

47.7%

41,088

Men

52.3%

The workforce of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 78,509 people, with 47.7% woman, and 52.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ.

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Occupations

65.5k

2022 Value

−17.8%

1 Year decline

± −17.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −17.8%, from 79.7k employees to 65.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, are Registered nurses (2,041 people), Other managers (2,012 people), and Customer service representatives (1,542 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Burlington County (South & East) 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

65.5k

2022 Value

−17.8%

1 Year decline

± −17.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ declined at a rate of −17.8%, from 79.7k employees to 65.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,488 people), U. S. Air Force (3,775 people), and Construction (3,043 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,431

Median earning men ± $4,946

$50,398

Median earning women ± $2,249

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($135,414), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($118,640), and Public Administration ($93,389).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($81,383), Public Administration ($81,367), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,188).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ awarded 90 degrees. The student population of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 172 male students and 75 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are White (59 and 65.6%), followed by Black or African American (20 and 22.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 6.67%), and Two or More Races (3 and 3.33%).

The largest universities in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education (90 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ are Welding Technology (20 and 22.2%), Electrician (13 and 14.4%), and HVAC Maintenance (13 and 14.4%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 247 students enrolled in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, 69.6% men and 30.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 157 records, of which 17.2% were women and 82.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
11 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
11 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was General Cosmetology with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

90 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education with 90 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 54 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, which is 1.5 times more than the 36 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 59 degrees mean that there were 2.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 20 degrees awarded.

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 2022, 0.711% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.548% 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 County (South & East) PUMA, NJ in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (35.2k), Some college (24.7k), and Bachelors Degree (21.7k).

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 County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was $323,600 in 2023, which is 1.07 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $303,200 to $323,600, a 6.73% increase. The homeownership rate in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ is 79.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 31 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.

Median household income in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ is $104,259. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was Bergen County (Central)--Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood PUMA, NJ with a value of $192,020, followed by Essex County (Southwest)--West Orange & Livingston PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $175,885 and $174,167.

Housing

Property

$323,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,199

$38,733

Median Property Taxes

±$1,243

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 County (South & East) PUMA, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.6%

Homeownership

2023

61.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.6% 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 79.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Burlington County (South & East) 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 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was Bergen County (Central)--Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood PUMA, NJ with a value of $192,020, followed by Essex County (Southwest)--West Orange & Livingston PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $175,885 and $174,167.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Burlington County (South & East) 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.

$104,259

Median Household Income

± $3,191

48.7k

Number of Households

± 1,733

In 2023, the median household income of the 48.7k households in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ grew to $104,259 from the previous year's value of $100,643.

The following chart displays the households in Burlington County (South & East) 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

0.429

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

0.442

2021 Wage GINI in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ

In 2022, 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 3% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (75.1%)
Worked At Home (12.9%)
Carpooled (7.84%)

In 2023, 75.1% of workers in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.84%).

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

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.63% of the workforce in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Burlington County (South & East) 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 County (South & East) 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 County (South & East) PUMA, NJ have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.62% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ (8.49k out of 128k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 35 - 44 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.

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

96.4% of the population of Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 52.5% on employee plans, 9.8% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 5.93% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1181 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (1171 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1168 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 370 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,181 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New Jersey

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see an average of 1,181 patients per year. This represents a 0.854% increase from the previous year (1,171 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.63%

Uninsured

52.5%

Employer Coverage

9.8%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

5.93%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ declined by 7.84% from 3.94% to 3.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.