Population & Workforce
A snapshot of Burlington County’s population and employment
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Burlington County offers a mix of historical richness and modern growth, where community and business opportunities flourish side by side.
Burlington County boasts a diverse economy encompassing advanced manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture. It benefits from proximity to Philadelphia and seamless transport via I‑95, the New Jersey Turnpike, and multiple NJ Transit rail and bus lines. Over 1,000 acres of county and local parks ranging from forests, lakes, trails, playgrounds, and scenic Pine Barrens offer outdoor recreation. Towns like Mount Laurel and Moorestown provide thriving suburban centers with quality schools, while historic Bordentown offers a charming downtown and cultural heritage.
wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Company | Industry |
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25 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:58 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:58 PM | Burlington Stores | Retail & Apparel |
26 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:59 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 07:37 PM | CVS Distribution | Logistics |
27 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:59 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 07:39 PM | Deborah Heart & Lung Center | Life Sciences/Healthcare |
28 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:59 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 06:59 PM | Sea Box Inc. | Manufacturing |
29 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 07:00 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 07:00 PM | TD Bank | Financial Services |
30 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 07:00 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 07:00 PM | Viking Yacht Co | Manufacturing |
31 | acoulter | 01/09/2025 07:01 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 07:39 PM | Virtua Health | Life Sciences/Healthcare |
32 | acoulter | 03/10/2025 07:32 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 07:32 PM | Amazon | Logistics |
33 | acoulter | 03/10/2025 07:39 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 07:39 PM | Holman | Logistics |
34 | acoulter | 03/10/2025 07:42 PM | acoulter | 03/10/2025 07:42 PM | Lockheed Martin | Manufacturing |
Source: Zoominfo and Dunn & Bradstreet, 2023
A snapshot of Burlington County’s population and employment
Total Population
Labor Force
JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021
A snapshot of the scale and market potential of key cities and townships in Burlington County
Evesham Township
Mount Laurel Township
Willingboro Township
Pemberton Township
Medford Township
Burlington Township
Source: US Census July 2022
A snapshot of Burlington County’s diverse population
White
Black
Hispanic (of all races)
Asian
Other
Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021
Levels of education acquired by Burlington County residents
High School Diploma
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree or Higher
Post-Graduate Studies
Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021
Understanding Burlington County’s tax structure and rates
6.5% for > $0
7.5% for > $50,000
9.0% for > $100,000
11.5% for > $10,000,000
1.4%-10.75%
6.625% Sales Tax
None
None
None
No state property tax
41.4 cents
wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Institution Name | Type | Undergrad | Graduate |
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1 | choosenjstg | 21/08/2025 06:24 PM | acoulter | 01/09/2025 07:33 PM | Rowan College at Burlington County | 2-Year | 11,117 | N/A |
Source: Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE)
Burlington County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.
Burlington County is connected to the country and world through its nearby airports, seaports, and railways.
Source: JobsEQ using data from American Community Survey 2017-2021
Source: NJ Transit
Burlington County’s business membership organization connecting and advocating for local enterprises to strengthen the regional economy.
Burlington County’s public agency managing vital transportation infrastructure and advancing regional economic development initiatives.