Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ

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2021 Population

160,836

5.17% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Menendez

Democratic Party

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.8

1.61% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

4.19%

13.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$106,352

4.83% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$320,200

2.96% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

81,900

3.75% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ had a population of 161k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $106,352. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ grew from 152,930 to 160,836, a 5.17% increase and its median household income grew from $101,455 to $106,352, a 4.83% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.66%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.27%), and White (Hispanic) (2.32%).

11.3% of the households in Burlington County (West Central) 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.

96.9% of the residents in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ are Rowan College at Burlington County (1,464 degrees awarded in 2021) and Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown (329 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was $320,200, and the homeownership rate was 74.3%.

Most people in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was 2 cars per household.

Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ borders Burlington City PUMA, NJ, Burlington County (South & East) PUMA, NJ, Camden & Gloucester Cities PUMA, NJ, Lindenwold & Collingswood Boroughs PUMA, NJ, Bellmawr & Pine Hill Boroughs PUMA, NJ, and Haddonfield Borough PUMA, NJ.

United States New Jersey

Population & Diversity

Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ is home to a population of 161k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.55% of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ residents were born outside of the country (15.4k people).

In 2021, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (124k people) in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 10.7k 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 (West Central) PUMA, NJ are Spanish (4,480 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,675 households), and Korean (978 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

83,139

Women

51.7%

77,780

Men

48.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 160,919 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

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Citizenship

96.9%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.9% of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
124k ± 1.85k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.7k ± 1.28k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
10.7k ± 732

5.57%

Hispanic Population

8.96k people

5.57% of the people in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ are hispanic (8.96k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
3,114 ± 1,357 people
Korea
872 ± 723 people
China
817 ± 700 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was India, the natal country of 3,114 Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ residents, followed by Korea with 872 and China with 817.

Foreign-Born Population

9.55%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

10.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

As of 2021, 9.55% of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ residents (15.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,480 households (2.92%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,675 households (1.09%)
Korean
978 households (0.638%)

11.3% of the households in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was Spanish. 2.92% of the households in Burlington County (West Central) 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

Vietnam
2,560 ± 328
Gulf War (2001-)
1,709 ± 321
Gulf War (1990s)
1,066 ± 279

Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ employs 81.9k people. The largest industries in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ are Elementary & secondary schools (8,258 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,254 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,093 people), and the highest paying industries are Newspaper publishers ($288,735), Air transportation ($228,647), and Petroleum refining ($224,674).

Males in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,951. The income inequality in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

37,507

Women

47.5%

41,434

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ in 2020 was 78,941 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

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Occupations

81.9k

2021 Value

3.75%

1 Year growth

± 3.75%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 3.75%, from 78.9k employees to 81.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & middle school teachers (3,089 people), Other managers (2,636 people), and Registered nurses (2,591 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.9k

2021 Value

3.75%

1 Year growth

± 3.75%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ grew at a rate of 3.75%, from 78.9k employees to 81.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ, are Elementary & secondary schools (8,258 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,254 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,093 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$77,850

Median earning men ± $2,642

$51,590

Median earning women ± $2,877

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($105,173), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($102,083), and Public Administration ($99,194).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($72,674), Public Administration ($72,627), and Information ($66,815).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.696%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.696%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

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Bob Menendez

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on January 17, 2006
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jon Corzine, who was elected Governor of New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.

Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New Jersey

New Jersey is currently represented by 12 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New Jersey have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ awarded 1,793 degrees. The student population of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,600 male students and 4,419 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ are White (953 and 54.2%), followed by Black or African American (352 and 20%), Hispanic or Latino (225 and 12.8%), and Unknown (82 and 4.67%).

The largest universities in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ by number of degrees awarded are Rowan College at Burlington County (1,464 and 81.7%) and Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown (329 and 18.3%).

The most popular majors in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ are Liberal Arts & Sciences (970 and 54.1%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (133 and 7.42%), and Registered Nursing (119 and 6.64%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,019 (37% men and 63% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 7,019 students enrolled in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,451 records, of which 57.8% were women and 42.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
969 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
119 degree-majors awarded
General Health Services
77 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 969 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rowan College at Burlington County
1,464 degrees awarded
Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown
329 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rowan College at Burlington County with 1,464 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 502 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ, which is 0.389 times less than the 1,291 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 953 degrees mean that there were 2.71 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 352 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,806) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,353) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.717% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.528% 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 (West Central) PUMA, NJ in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (39.6k), High School or Equivalent (27.4k), and Graduate Degree (24.2k).

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 (West Central) PUMA, NJ was $320,200 in 2021, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $311,000 to $320,200, a 2.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ is 74.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ is $106,352. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

Housing

Property

$320,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,687

$47,407

Median Property Taxes

±$1,322

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 (West Central) 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 (West Central) PUMA, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.3%

Homeownership

2021

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.3% of the housing units in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Burlington County (West Central) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was Ridgewood Village, Glen Rock & Westwood Boroughs PUMA, NJ with a value of $169,605, followed by Tenafly, Park Ridge & Cresskill Boroughs PUMA, NJ and Somerset County (North & West) PUMA, NJ, with respective values of $162,351 and $158,432.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Burlington County (West Central) 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.

$106,352

Median Household Income

± $2,306

63.8k

Number of Households

± 1,936

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.8k households in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ grew to $106,352 from the previous year's value of $101,455.

The following chart displays the households in Burlington County (West Central) 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ

In 2021, the income inequality in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.06% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Worked At Home (12.8%)
Carpooled (4.52%)

In 2021, 78.3% of workers in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.8%) and those who carpooled to work (4.52%).

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

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.55% of the workforce in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ (6.69k out of 160k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Burlington County (West Central) 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

97.5% of the population of Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ has health coverage, with 63.5% on employee plans, 6.59% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 0.949% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 42.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.53%

Uninsured

63.5%

Employer Coverage

6.59%

Medicaid

13.6%

Medicare

12.8%

Non-Group

0.949%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Burlington County (West Central) PUMA, NJ declined by 7.8% from 2.75% to 2.53%.

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