Burlington township, New Jersey
Burlington township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Burlington township is a geographic entity located in Burlington County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 24,893. The land area covers 13.48 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 24,893 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs | ±2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,007 | ±409 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 9,397 | ±410 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,007 | ±409 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 390 | ±158 |
| Median Home Value | $361,100 | ±$15,858 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,326 | ±$68 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,067 | ±$8,619 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,782 | ±$2,553 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,795 | ±644 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 13,142 | ±675 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.7% | ±1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 24,392 (2024)
ID: 109131
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: PRINCIPAL PAYROLL CLERK
851 OLD YORK RD, BURLINGTON NJ 08016-3895
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GUS Population: 475,515 (2024)
ID: 130806
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR PURCHASING ASSISTANT
49 RANCOCAS RD, MOUNT HOLLY NJ 08060-1384
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | CHERRY HILL, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Pennsauken, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-11 | Trenton, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Yardley, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | HAMILTON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | HAMILTON, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | BROOKLAWN, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | RUNNEMEDE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Philadelphia, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Burlington County Institute of Technology-Adult Education
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College Vocational | 2.9 mi away | 695 Woodlane Road, Westampton, NJ, 08060-3826 |
6092674226
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LIBRARY COMPANY OF BURLINGTON
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 23 W. UNION STREET, BURLINGTON, NJ, 08016 |
(609) 386-1273
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Pennco Tech-Bristol
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College | 3.2 mi away | 3815 Otter St, Bristol, PA, 19007 |
2157850111
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WILLINGBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 220 WILLINGBORO PARKWAY, WILLINGBORO, NJ, 08046 |
(609) 877-6668
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Rowan College at Burlington County
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College | 6.8 mi away | 900 College Circle, Mount Laurel, NJ, 08054-1599 |
8562425282
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BURLINGTON BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 2.6 mi away | W. WOODLANE ROAD, MOUNT HOLLY, NJ, 08060 |
(609) 267-9660
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Empire Beauty School-NE Philadelphia
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College Vocational | 7.3 mi away | 4026 Woodhaven Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19154 |
8009204593
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BURLINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 5 PIONEER BLVD, MOUNT HOLLY, NJ, 08060 |
(609) 267-9660
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Holy Family University
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College | 7.9 mi away | 9801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19114-2009 |
2156377700
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BEVERLY-EDGEWATER PARK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 441 COOPER ST., BEVERLY, NJ, 08010 |
(609) 387-1259
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PHILADELPHIA/MT HOLLY WFO, NJ US, located 3.3 miles from Burlington township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.8° | 22.5° | 30.7° | 3.32" | 8.4" |
| February | 41.8° | 23.4° | 32.6° | 2.71" | 6.1" |
| March | 50.1° | 30.6° | 40.4° | 4.05" | 5.9" |
| April | 62.7° | 40.6° | 51.7° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| May | 71.9° | 50.9° | 61.4° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 60.8° | 70.8° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.3° | 65.9° | 75.6° | 5.10" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.1° | 64.0° | 73.6° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.3° | 56.7° | 66.5° | 3.65" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.2° | 44.6° | 54.4° | 3.82" | 0.1" |
| November | 53.7° | 34.1° | 43.9° | 3.18" | 0.5" |
| December | 43.9° | 27.6° | 35.8° | 4.31" | 3.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington city | City | 1.6 mi | — |
| Bristol borough | Borough | 3.0 mi | — |
| Croydon CDP | CDP | 3.8 mi | — |
| Florence CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Beverly city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Roebling CDP | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400508950. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.