Burlington Review

Of the 460,102 citizens living in Burlington County in 2021, 94.2% said they were only one race, while 5.8% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Burlington County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 69.3% or 318,760 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 16.8% and totaled 77,232 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Burlington County is 0.9% lower than the state average, which stands at 6.7%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Burlington County.

	Estimated Total
White	318,760
African American	77,232
Multiracial	26,732
Asian	24,162
Some Other Race	12,169
American Indian or Alaska Native	725
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	322

Source: US Census Bureau