Burlington, NJ Demographics

A map of Burlington's Population by Race

Burlington, New Jersey has an estimated population of 9,993, a slight increase from the 9,743 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.0% White, 36.7% Black, 11.6% Hispanic, 10.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burlington, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burlington has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burlington, that probability was 65.6% in 2020 and 68.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burlington is ranked the 159th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Burlington was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burlington's White Population

3,994 residents of Burlington, or 40.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burlington is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Burlington ranks 583rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 45.3% to 40.0%.

Burlington is less White than neighboring Bristol (71.1% White), Croydon (80.2% White), Florence (57.8% White), Beverly (49.5% White), and Tullytown (82.8% White).

Burlington's Black Population

3,666 residents of Burlington, or 36.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burlington is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Burlington ranks 20th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Black residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 35.0% to 36.7%.

Burlington is more Black than neighboring Bristol (3.7% Black), Croydon (3.4% Black), Florence (15% Black), Beverly (21% Black), and Tullytown (2.5% Black).

Burlington's Asian Population

115 residents of Burlington, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burlington is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Burlington ranks 412th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 49.8%. Asian residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.2%.

Burlington is more Asian than neighboring Beverly (0.6% Asian). Burlington is less Asian than neighboring Bristol (1.3% Asian), Croydon (1.6% Asian), Florence (5.5% Asian), and Tullytown (3.7% Asian).

Burlington's Hispanic Population

1,155 residents of Burlington, or 11.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burlington is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Burlington ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Burlington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.6%.

Burlington is more Hispanic than neighboring Croydon (9.2% Hispanic), and Tullytown (6.4% Hispanic). Burlington is less Hispanic than neighboring Bristol (16.7% Hispanic), Florence (12.5% Hispanic), and Beverly (15.8% Hispanic).

Burlington's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Burlington, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burlington is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Burlington ranks 154th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burlington's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Burlington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tullytown (0% Native American/Other). Burlington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bristol (0.9% Native American/Other), Croydon (0.4% Native American/Other), Florence (0.5% Native American/Other), and Beverly (2.1% Native American/Other).

Burlington's Multiracial Population

1,033 residents of Burlington, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burlington is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Burlington ranks 59th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burlington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 103.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Burlington's population has increased from 5.2% to 10.3%.

Burlington is more Multiracial than neighboring Bristol (6.2% Multiracial), Croydon (5.3% Multiracial), Florence (8.7% Multiracial), and Tullytown (4.7% Multiracial). Burlington is less Multiracial than neighboring Beverly (11% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.