Population481,439 (2025 est.)
River Towns and a Broad Inland Landscape
Burlington County, New JerseyBurlington County extends across a largely low-relief landscape of waterways and wetlands, with Mount Holly serving as its county seat. The government center moved inland from Burlington in 1793. Rancocas Creek and the Delaware River help explain the relationship between its historic communities and their wider setting. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 481,439 residents in Burlington County, New Jersey, on July 1, 2025.
Burlington County at a Glance
Population481,439 (2025 est.)
County SeatMount Holly
Largest MunicipalityEvesham Township
Established1694
ZIP CodesSee postal resources
Total Area, Including Water820 sq mi (total)
Major RoutesSee transportation resources
Area CodesVaries by community
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Burlington County’s early history is connected with West Jersey and the later formation of the united Province of New Jersey. The county originally covered a much larger area before divisions created other jurisdictions. Burlington first served as the county seat, but government moved to Mount Holly in 1793 as the population spread inland. That relocation captures an important shift from a river-centered colonial settlement pattern toward a broader network of communities across the interior.
Mount Holly gives the county a civic center, while waterways such as Rancocas Creek help organize the surrounding landscape. Much of Burlington County consists of low-relief coastal plain, streams, and wetlands rather than steep terrain. River communities and inland places consequently offer different settings within the same county. Looking beyond one town makes the county’s scale more apparent, especially when comparing the Delaware River side with areas farther into the interior.
What Shapes Us
Local Character
Burlington County extends across a largely low-relief landscape of waterways and wetlands, with Mount Holly serving as its county seat.
Community History
Burlington County’s early history is connected with West Jersey and the later formation of the united Province of New Jersey.
Around the County
Mount Holly gives the county a civic center, while waterways such as Rancocas Creek help organize the surrounding landscape. Much of Burlington County consists of low-relief coastal plain, streams, and wetlands rather than steep terrain.
River origins lead toward a wider inland story.
A Closer Look
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13-year-old girl dies after being struck by vehicle in Bordentown Township - NBC10 Philadelphia
13-year-old girl dies after being struck by vehicle in Bordentown Township NBC10 Philadelphia
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13-year-old girl dies after being struck by vehicle in Bordentown Township - NBC10 Philadelphia
13-year-old girl dies after being struck by vehicle in Bordentown Township NBC10 Philadelphia
Nov 1, 2026 • 2 min read
Burlington County election day 2026: Here is who's on the ballot - NJ.com
Burlington County election day 2026: Here is who's on the ballot NJ.com
Nov 1, 2026 • 2 min read
Teen riding e-scooter flown to hospital after crash in Bordentown, New Jersey - CBS News
Teen riding e-scooter flown to hospital after crash in Bordentown, New Jersey CBS News
Oct 30, 2026 • 2 min read
What time does trick-or-treating start in NJ? See town hours - Asbury Park Press
What time does trick-or-treating start in NJ? See town hours Asbury Park Press
Oct 30, 2026 • 2 min read
Bordentown Artist Among Those Showcased at Burlington County's 50th Annual Juried Art Show - TAPinto
Bordentown Artist Among Those Showcased at Burlington County's 50th Annual Juried Art Show TAPinto
Oct 29, 2026 • 2 min read
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Government
Superintendent of Elections Office Staying Open Late on October 13 for Voter Registration Deadline
Burlington County Commissioners launch new electronic newsletter
Burlington County Clerk’s Office Answers Questions About Vote-by-Mail
County Commissioners Dedicate Two Public Safety Vehicles, Extend Emergency Notification System
Burlington County Commissioners Commend Dispatchers Who Assisted With Baby Deliveries
Burlington County Commissioners Support Fight Against Food Insecurity at 2nd Annual Harvest Dinner
Schools
Public school contacts
Selected local schools from the NCES 2024-2025 directory. Contact the school or district to confirm enrollment, attendance boundaries and current services; this is not a complete school list.
Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School – Elementary; grades KG-08. 11 South Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ 08046. 609-835-8370.
Beverly City School District – Elementary; grades PK-08. 601 BENTLEY AVE, BEVERLY, NJ 08010. 609-387-2200.
Clara Barton Elementary – Elementary; grades KG-02. 100 CROSSWICKS ST, BORDENTOWN, NJ 08505. 609-298-0676.
Captain James Lawrence Elementary School – Elementary; grades KG-02. 315 BARCLAY ST, BURLINGTON, NJ 08016. 609-387-5859.
B. Bernice Young Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-01. 1203 Neck Rd, BURLINGTON, NJ 08016. 609-386-3520.
Chesterfield Township Elementary School – Elementary; grades PK-06. 30 Saddle Way, Chesterfield, NJ 08515. 609-298-6900.
Eleanor Rush Intermediate School – Elementary; grades 03-05. 1200 WYNWOOD DRIVE, CINNAMINSON, NJ 08077. 856-829-7778.
Hospitals
Local hospital contacts
Facility contacts from the CMS Hospital General Information directory, updated July 22, 2026. Contact the facility directly to confirm current services and appointment arrangements.
Deborah Heart And Lung Center – Acute Care Hospitals. 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015. 609-893-6611.
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 175 Madison Ave, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. 609-267-0700.
Virtua Willingboro Hospital – Acute Care Hospitals. 218A Sunset Road, Willingboro, NJ 08046. 609-835-2900.
Weisman Childrens Rehabilitation Hospital – Childrens. 92 Brick Road, 3Rd Floor, Marlton, NJ 08053. 856-489-4520.
Aspen Hills Healthcare Center – Psychiatric. 600 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068. 609-836-6100.
Public Safety
Emergency Services
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Parks & Public Lands
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Trails
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Utilities
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Libraries
Local library contacts
Locations and public phone numbers are from the IMLS FY2024 Public Libraries Survey. Call the branch to confirm current hours and services before visiting.
Beverly-Edgewater Park Free Library – 441 Cooper St., Beverly, NJ 08010. 609-387-1259.
Delanco Public Libary – 1303 Burlington Avenue, Burlington, NJ 08075. 609-461-6850.
Moorestown Library – 111 W. Second Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057. 609-234-0333.
Burlington County Library – 5 Pioneer Blvd, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. 609-267-9660.
Mount Laurel Free Public Library – 100 Walt Whitman Avenue, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054. 609-234-7319.
Riverside Public Library – 10 Zurbrugg Way, Riverside, NJ 08075. 609-461-6922.
Florence Township Library – 1350 Hornberger Avenue, Roebling, NJ 08554. 609-499-0143.
Courts
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Transportation
Postal Services
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Veterans
Burlington County Veterans Expo Returning to Rowan College at Burlington County on October 6
National services available to local residents
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VA health care applications — Review application options and supporting information.
VA disability claims — Find the official steps for submitting a disability claim.
GI Bill and education benefits — Review how to apply for VA education benefits.
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Employment
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My Next Move career exploration — Explore occupations, industries and career interests.
Government job-training resources — Find routes to state training programs and support for different job seekers.
Unemployment benefit guidance — Find your state program and its application and eligibility information.
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481,439 (July 1, 2025 Census estimate). This is a dated Census Bureau estimate, rather than a live resident count.
820.185 square miles, including water (2020 Census geography). The total combines land and water area.
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Burlington County’s early history is connected with West Jersey and the later formation of the united Province of New Jersey. The county originally covered a much larger area before divisions created other jurisdictions. Burlington first served as the county seat, but government moved to Mount Holly in 1793 as the population spread inland. That relocation captures an important shift from a river-centered colonial settlement pattern toward a broader network of communities across the interior.
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