Willingboro township is located in Burlington County New Jersey. Willingboro township has a 2024 population of 32,242. Willingboro township is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,858 in 2020.
The average household income in Willingboro township is $103,392 with a poverty rate of 8.96%. The median age in Willingboro township is 38.8 years: 35.7 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Willingboro township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 21,144 | 66.39% |
| White | 4,763 | 14.96% |
| Two or more races | 4,257 | 13.37% |
| Other race | 1,117 | 3.51% |
| Asian | 371 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 194 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,691 | 2.97 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 4,871 | 3.42 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 2,771 | 1.17 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Female | 2,504 | 3.85 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Male | 545 | 4.11 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
3.48
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,045 | 4.6% |
| Associates Degree | 1,989 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,086 | 17.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,770 | 7.79% |
| High School Graduate | 7,378 | 32.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 449 | 1.98% |
| Some College | 6,005 | 26.43% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,979 | 14,155 | 4,117 |
| Hispanic | 3,198 | 2,803 | 620 |
| White | 3,104 | 2,899 | 790 |
| 2+ Races | 2,597 | 2,402 | 567 |
| Other Race | 840 | 787 | 147 |
| Asian | 323 | 228 | 70 |
| Native American | 99 | 76 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.5%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 27.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,015 | $61,458 | $63,203 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,382 | $70,759 | $67,371 |
| High School Graduate | $37,641 | $40,136 | $34,111 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,350 | $36,659 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,138 | $44,237 | $45,959 |
| Some College | $42,459 | $44,681 | $41,211 |
$45,138
Average Earnings
$44,237
Average Male
$45,959
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.22% of Willingboro township residents speak only English, while 18.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 21,136 | 1,613 | 7.63% |
| Multiple | 4,257 | 658 | 15.46% |
| Hispanic | 4,689 | 475 | 10.13% |
| White | 3,661 | 405 | 11.06% |
| Other | 1,117 | 54 | 4.83% |
| Asian | 371 | 27 | 7.28% |
8.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.4%
Male Poverty Rate
10.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Willingboro township is Multiple, with 15.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Willingboro township is Other, with 4.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.19% |
| High School | 7.54% |
| Some College | 4.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.46% |
| Female Employed | 3.94% |
| Male Employed | 1.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,825 | $110,420 |
| Households | $88,516 | $103,392 |
| Married Families | $110,897 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,613 | $67,730 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
2,279
Number of Veterans
2,049
Male Veterans
230
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 843 |
| Second Gulf War | 595 |
| First Gulf War | 513 |
| Korea | 205 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 584 |
| 65 to 74 | 554 |
| 55 to 64 | 511 |
| 18 to 34 | 363 |
| 35 to 54 | 267 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,597 | 9.55% |
| Hispanic | 364 | 9.77% |
| White | 347 | 8.36% |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 6.07% |
| Other Race | 121 | 13.64% |
| Native American | 36 | 23.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
9%
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
42.67%
Born in Willingboro township
84.48%
Native Born
15.52%
Foreign Born
4.64%
Non Citizen
10.88%
Naturalized
84.48% of Willingboro township residents were born in the United States, with 42.67% having been born in New Jersey. 4.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 32,842 | 120 | 0.37% |
| 2028 | 32,722 | 120 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 32,602 | 120 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 32,482 | 120 | 0.37% |
| 2025 | 32,362 | 120 | 0.37% |
| 2024 | 32,242 | 120 | 0.37% |
| 2023 | 32,122 | 120 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 32,002 | 117 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 31,885 | 27 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 31,858 | -187 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 32,045 | 170 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 31,875 | -6 | -0.02% |
| 2017 | 31,881 | 327 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 31,554 | 475 | 1.53% |
| 2015 | 31,079 | -192 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 31,271 | -91 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 31,362 | -204 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 31,566 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 31,595 | -37 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 31,632 | 0 | 0% |