Overview

Burlington County occupies a large portion of southern New Jersey and has its county seat at Mount Holly. As of a 2018 U.S. Census Bureau estimate the county had about 445,384 residents, ranking it eleventh among New Jersey's 21 counties. The county stretches from suburban areas near Philadelphia into the extensive woodlands of the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

Geography and communities

The county is the largest by land area in the state and includes a mix of landscapes: suburban towns, agricultural lowlands, and protected pine forests. Major municipalities range from suburban centers such as Moorestown and Mount Laurel to smaller boroughs and townships including Burlington City, Willingboro, and Evesham. The western edge borders the Delaware River and offers riverfront communities and crossings toward Pennsylvania.

History and development

Burlington County dates to the colonial era and grew around agriculture, milling and river trade. Over the 20th century parts of the county gradually suburbanized as the Philadelphia metropolitan area expanded, while other areas have remained rural or protected to preserve habitat within the Pine Barrens and state preserves.

Government, economy and transport

Local government is administered by a county commission and municipal governments. The economy combines agriculture, retail and services, light industry, and substantial commuter activity to nearby urban centers. Transportation links include regional highways and public transit connections providing commuter rail and bus service toward Philadelphia and other regional hubs. For county services see state and regional resources and for demographic data consult official estimates.

Recreation and notable features

  • Significant protected lands within the New Jersey Pine Barrens and open-space programs.
  • Historic town centers with 18th- and 19th-century buildings and local museums.
  • Outdoor recreation along rivers, trails and preserved woodlands.

For visitor information and additional county details see regional guides and the county's primary portal: local resources and tourism.