Burlington County Demographics
A map of Burlington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 294,510 | 63.8% |
Black | 74,807 | 16.2% |
Hispanic | 40,387 | 8.7% |
Asian | 25,980 | 5.6% |
Multiracial | 22,067 | 4.8% |
Native American/Other | 4,109 | 0.9% |
Burlington County, New Jersey had a population of 461,860 in 2020. It was 63.8% White, 16.2% Black, 5.6% Asian, 8.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burlington County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Burlington County is the 11th most populous county of the 21 counties in New Jersey.
Burlington County's White Population
294,510 residents of Burlington County identify as White, or 63.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Burlington County slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Burlington County is ranked #10 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Burlington County is more White than neighboring Camden County (53.3% White), Mercer County (43.5% White), Atlantic County (54.2% White), and Philadelphia County (34.3% White). Burlington County is less White than neighboring Ocean County (81.7% White).
Burlington County's Black Population
74,807 residents of Burlington County identify as Black, or 16.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burlington County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Burlington County is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Burlington County is more Black than neighboring Atlantic County (14.2% Black), and Ocean County (2.8% Black). Burlington County is less Black than neighboring Camden County (18.2% Black), Mercer County (18.7% Black), and Philadelphia County (38.3% Black).
Burlington County's Asian Population
25,980 residents of Burlington County identify as Asian, or 5.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burlington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Burlington County is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Burlington County is more Asian than neighboring Ocean County (1.8% Asian). Burlington County is less Asian than neighboring Camden County (6.2% Asian), Mercer County (12.5% Asian), Atlantic County (7.9% Asian), and Philadelphia County (8.3% Asian).
Burlington County's Hispanic Population
40,387 residents of Burlington County identify as Hispanic, or 8.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burlington County less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Burlington County is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Burlington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Camden County (18.2% Hispanic), Mercer County (21.7% Hispanic), Atlantic County (19.6% Hispanic), Ocean County (10.4% Hispanic), and Philadelphia County (14.9% Hispanic).
Burlington County's Native American/Other Population
4,109 residents of Burlington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burlington County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Burlington County is ranked #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Burlington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Camden County (0.6% Native American/Other), Mercer County (0.6% Native American/Other), Atlantic County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Ocean County (0.7% Native American/Other).
Burlington County's Multiracial Population
22,067 residents of Burlington County identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burlington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 21 counties in New Jersey, Burlington County is ranked #1 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Burlington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Camden County (3.5% Multiracial), Mercer County (3% Multiracial), Atlantic County (3.5% Multiracial), Ocean County (2.6% Multiracial), and Philadelphia County (3.4% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.