Burlington Township, New Jersey

For the city, see Burlington, New Jersey.

Burlington Township, New Jersey
Township
The Crimson King Norway maple tree on County Route 541 in Burlington Township
The Crimson King Norway maple tree on County Route 541 in Burlington Township
Official seal of Burlington Township, New Jersey
Coat of arms
Nickname: 
"Acres of Opportunity"[1]
Location of Burlington Township in Burlington County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
Location of Burlington Township in Burlington County highlighted in red (right). Inset map: Location of Burlington County in New Jersey highlighted in red (left).
Census Bureau map of Burlington Township, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Burlington Township, New Jersey
Burlington Township is located in Burlington County, New Jersey
Burlington Township
Burlington Township
Location in Burlington County
Burlington Township is located in New Jersey
Burlington Township
Burlington Township
Location in New Jersey
Burlington Township is located in the United States
Burlington Township
Burlington Township
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°03′38″N 74°50′09″W / 40.060631°N 74.835891°W / 40.060631; -74.835891[2][3]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyBurlington
IncorporatedFebruary 21, 1798
Named forBridlington, England
Government
[8]
 • TypeFaulkner Act (mayor–council)
 • BodyTownship Council
 • MayorE.L. "Pete" Green (D, term ends December 31, 2026)[4][5]
 • AdministratorJodi M. Botlinger[6]
 • Municipal clerkMary E. Field[7]
Area
[2]
 • Total14.02 sq mi (36.32 km2)
 • Land13.45 sq mi (34.83 km2)
 • Water0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2)  4.10%
 • Rank178th of 565 in state
17th of 40 in county[2]
Elevation
[9]
26 ft (8 m)
Population
 (2020)[10][11]
 • Total23,983
 • Estimate 
(2023)[10][12]
24,108
 • Rank111th of 565 in state
6th of 40 in county[13]
 • Density1,779.7/sq mi (687.1/km2)
  • Rank309th of 565 in state
18th of 40 in county[13]
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code
08016[14][15]
Area code609[16]
FIPS code3400508950[2][17][18]
GNIS feature ID0882102[2][19]
Websitewww.twp.burlington.nj.us

Burlington Township is a township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is a suburb of Philadelphia and is part of the South Jersey region of the state. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 23,983,[10][11] its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 1,389 (+6.1%) from the 2010 census count of 22,594,[20][21] which in turn reflected an increase of 2,300 (+11.3%) from the 20,294 counted in the 2000 census.[22] The township, and all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden combined statistical area and the Delaware Valley.[23]

  1. ^ Westfeldt, Amy. "Burlington Twp. Lands A Big Chain In Bid To Develop A Wal-mart Is Rising In Liberty Plaza. The Township Says Building Is Up Overall.", The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 15, 1992. Accessed June 20, 2016. "The 14.7-square-mile township - with the help of an economic development corporation it shares with Burlington City and the inviting slogan, 'Acres of opportunity' - has succeeded in multiplying its home and business construction several times over in recent years."
  2. ^ a b c d e 2019 Census Gazetteer Files: New Jersey Places, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 1, 2020.
  3. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Government was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ 2023 New Jersey Mayors Directory, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, updated February 8, 2023. Accessed February 10, 2023.
  6. ^ Administration, Township of Burlington. Accessed May 3, 2024.
  7. ^ Clerk's Office, Township of Burlington. Accessed May 3, 2024.
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  9. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Township of Burlington, Geographic Names Information System. Accessed March 4, 2013.
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  13. ^ a b Population Density by County and Municipality: New Jersey, 2020 and 2021, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  14. ^ Look Up a ZIP Code for Burlington, NJ, United States Postal Service. Accessed June 18, 2012.
  15. ^ ZIP Codes, State of New Jersey. Accessed November 21, 2013.
  16. ^ Area Code Lookup - NPA NXX for Burlington, NJ, Area-Codes.com. Accessed November 21, 2013.
  17. ^ U.S. Census website, United States Census Bureau. Accessed September 4, 2014.
  18. ^ Geographic Codes Lookup for New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed April 1, 2022.
  19. ^ US Board on Geographic Names, United States Geological Survey. Accessed September 4, 2014.
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  22. ^ Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.
  23. ^ Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD Combined Statistical Area, United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 1, 2023.