Mount Laurel township is located in Burlington County New Jersey. Mount Laurel township has a 2024 population of 46,874. Mount Laurel township is currently growing at a rate of 1.02% annually and its population has increased by 4.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 44,722 in 2020.
The average household income in Mount Laurel township is $149,393 with a poverty rate of 3.81%. The median age in Mount Laurel township is 43.1 years: 42.1 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mount Laurel township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,535 | 67.96% |
| Black or African American | 5,671 | 12.62% |
| Asian | 4,397 | 9.79% |
| Two or more races | 2,474 | 5.51% |
| Other race | 1,823 | 4.06% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,904 | 2.37 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Married | 9,477 | 3.04 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 6,564 | 1.17 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 2,200 | 2.85 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Male | 663 | 3.02 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 575 | 1.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,955 | 5.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,979 | 33.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,131 | 21.71% |
| High School Graduate | 6,264 | 19.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 693 | 2.11% |
| Some College | 5,244 | 15.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,479 | 21,705 | 12,126 |
| Black | 3,580 | 3,480 | 2,033 |
| Asian | 3,287 | 3,143 | 2,414 |
| Hispanic | 1,895 | 1,762 | 717 |
| 2+ Races | 1,467 | 1,419 | 824 |
| Other Race | 1,369 | 1,211 | 521 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,290 | $99,591 | $66,845 |
| Graduate Degree | $116,853 | $135,084 | $98,565 |
| High School Graduate | $41,912 | $69,180 | $31,883 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,063 | $65,840 | $22,963 |
| Overall | $74,317 | $91,170 | $60,215 |
| Some College | $60,653 | $77,296 | $47,953 |
$74,317
Average Earnings
$91,170
Average Male
$60,215
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.23% of Mount Laurel township residents speak only English, while 13.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 29,346 | 852 | 2.9% |
| Black | 5,638 | 376 | 6.67% |
| Asian | 4,378 | 208 | 4.75% |
| Multiple | 2,469 | 136 | 5.51% |
| Other | 1,817 | 107 | 5.89% |
| Hispanic | 2,921 | 101 | 3.46% |
3.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.13%
Male Poverty Rate
4.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mount Laurel township is Black, with 6.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mount Laurel township is White, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.78% |
| Some College | 4.93% |
| High School | 4.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.71% |
| Female Employed | 2.45% |
| Male Employed | 1.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,842 | $175,085 |
| Households | $111,272 | $149,393 |
| Married Families | $153,595 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,269 | $96,874 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,909
Number of Veterans
1,725
Male Veterans
184
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 593 |
| First Gulf War | 527 |
| Vietnam | 484 |
| Korea | 230 |
| World War II | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 605 |
| 35 to 54 | 513 |
| 65 to 74 | 334 |
| 55 to 64 | 311 |
| 18 to 34 | 146 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,470 | 5.85% |
| Black | 289 | 7.01% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 7.92% |
| Other Race | 120 | 8.54% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 1.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.75%
Born in Mount Laurel township
85.08%
Native Born
14.92%
Foreign Born
4.04%
Non Citizen
10.88%
Naturalized
85.08% of Mount Laurel township residents were born in the United States, with 47.75% having been born in New Jersey. 4.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 49,229 | 471 | 0.97% |
| 2028 | 48,758 | 471 | 0.98% |
| 2027 | 48,287 | 471 | 0.99% |
| 2026 | 47,816 | 471 | 0.99% |
| 2025 | 47,345 | 471 | 1% |
| 2024 | 46,874 | 471 | 1.02% |
| 2023 | 46,403 | 471 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 45,932 | 240 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 45,692 | 970 | 2.17% |
| 2020 | 44,722 | 3,418 | 8.28% |
| 2019 | 41,304 | 120 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 41,184 | -179 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 41,363 | -176 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 41,539 | -275 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 41,814 | -17 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 41,831 | 181 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 41,650 | -191 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 41,841 | -35 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 41,876 | -28 | -0.07% |
| 2010 | 41,904 | 0 | 0% |