Southern Regional

Community Fact Book

Burlington County Edition

New Jersey Department of Labor

and Workforce Development

Division of Labor Market and

Demographic Research

October 2006
 Preface

T he Regional Community Fact Book for Burlington County provides

a snapshot of its people and its economy. Included are facts and
figures on current industry trends, population, unemployment and income.
The Fact Book also provides a look into the future and provides the latest
population, labor force, industry and occupational projections.

The Regional Community Fact Book series is meant to be a reference

for use in local and regional economic development planning and for employ-
ment and training providers. Fact Books will be published annually for New
Jersey’s 21 counties, grouped into three regions (northern, central and
southern).

Acknowledgements

T his publication was prepared by Paul Bieksza and Patricia

McKendrick of the Bureau of Labor Market Information, Division
of Labor Market and Demographic Research. Layout was done by Chester S.
Chinsky.

Questions regarding information contained in this publication should be

directed to Paul Bieksza by phone at (609) 292-2742 or by e-mail:
paul.bieksza@dol.state.nj.us.

To obtain copies of this publication or other county editions, please

contact Lester Wright by phone at (609) 292-7567 or by e-mail:
lester.wright @dol.state.nj.us.
 Table of Contents

County Snapshot .................................................................................... 1

Industry Trends, Burlington vs. New Jersey ................................ 2

Employment ............................................................................................ 5

Employment Gains and Losses ........................................................... 6

Wages ...................................................................................................... 7

Per Capita Personal Income ............................................................... 8

Unemployment Rates ........................................................................... 8

Characteristics of the Unemployed ................................................. 9

Population ...............................................................................................10

Population Projections ......................................................................... 11

Industry Projections ...........................................................................12

Projected Occupational Demand.......................................................13

Labor Force Projections .....................................................................14

 County Snapshot
Southern Region
Population (July 1, 2005 estimate): 450,700
Change from Census 2000: +27,300 or + 6.5%
Percent of New Jersey Total: 5.2%
Burlington
Camden

Gloucester Total Private Sector

Salem Employment (2004): 167,154
Atlantic Percent of New Jersey Total: 5.1%
Cumberland Change from 1999: +15,661

Cape May
Largest Industry (2004): Retail Trade
Retail Trade Employment: 28,676
Percent of Total County Employment: 17.2%

Private Sector Wage (2004 annual average): $41,518

Percent of New Jersey Average: 87.2%
Change From 1999: +$5,916

Industry With Highest Average Annual

Wage (2004): Utilities: $75,450

Per Capita Personal Income (2004): $38,575

Percent of New Jersey Per Capita Income: 92.7%

Number of Unemployment Insurance Claimants (2005 annual average)

average): 3,410

Unemployment Rate (2005 annual average): 3.7%

5-year High (2002 & 2003): 4.8%
5-year Low (2001): 3.6%
New Jersey Rate (2005): 4.4%

Building Permits (single-family residential,2005): 1,290

Rank Among New Jersey Counties: 6

Burlington County Community Fact Book 1

 Industry Trends, Burlington vs. New Jersey
∑ In Burlington County the number of private sector jobs covered by unemployment in-
surance increased by 10.3 percent from 1999 to 2004. This compares with a 0.6 per-
cent gain recorded by the state. Burlington added jobs in each year of the period while
the state lost employment in 2002 and 2003.

∑ Financial activities employment in the county rose by 26.9 percent, over four times the
state’s rate of increase. Much of the gain was due to hiring by mortgage brokers, which
benefited from the housing and refinancing boom in the first half of the decade. PHH
Mortgage is headquartered in Mt. Laurel and is one of the county’s largest employers.

∑ Business and professional services payrolls expanded by 16.9 percent in the county
compared with 0.7 percent for the state. Much of this growth resulted from the ex-
pansion of office parks along Routes 38 and 73 in Mt. Laurel and Evesham townships.

∑ Manufacturing jobs in the county declined by 7.0 percent, only about a third of the
state’s rate of loss (-19.8%). Factory payrolls fared better partly because the county’s
two largest manufacturers produce unique products that are in demand. Burlington
County’s largest factory employer is Lockheed Martin, which produces electronic sur-
veillance systems for the Navy. The second-largest plant, Viking Yacht, employs 1,400
workers making luxury boats starting at $1 million.

Note: Use of an index facilitates comparison between two separate data elements.

Burlington County and New Jersey Burlington County and New Jersey
Total Private Sector Employment: 1999-2004 Construction Employment: 1999-2004
115 120

115
110
110

105 105

100
100
95
(1999=100) (1999=100)

95 90
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Burlington New Jersey Burlington New Jersey

2 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

 Industry Trends, Burlington vs. New Jersey

Burlington County and New Jersey Burlington County and New Jersey
Manufacturing Employment: 1999-2004 Trade, Transportation & Utilities Employment: 1999-2004
120 115

110
110

100
105
90

100
80
(1999=100)
(1999=100)
70 95
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Burlington New Jersey Burlington New Jersey

Burlington County and New Jersey Burlington County and New Jersey
Information Employment: 1999-2004 Financial Activities Employment: 1999-2004
120 140

110 130

100 120

90 110

80 100
(1999=100) (1999=100)

70 90
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Burlington New Jersey Burlington New Jersey

Burlington County Community Fact Book 3

 Industry Trends, Burlington vs. New Jersey
Burlington County and New Jersey Burlington County and New Jersey
Professional & Business Services Employment: 1999-2004 Education & Health Services Employment: 1999-2004
125 125

120 120

115 115

110 110

105 105

100 100
(1999=100) (1999=100)
95 95
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Burlington New Jersey Burlington New Jersey

Burlington County and New Jersey Burlington County and New Jersey
Leisure & Hospitality Employment: 1999-2004 Other Services Employment: 1999-2004
125 125

120 120

115
115
110
110
105
105
100

100 95
(1999=100) (1999=100)

95 90
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Burlington New Jersey Burlington New Jersey

4 New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

 Employment
Burlington County
Total Private Sector Employment: 1999 — 2004
175,000

170,000

B
165,000 B
B
160,000 B
155,000

B B
150,000

145,000
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

∑ Total private sector employment in Burlington County increased by 15,661 or 10.3

percent over the 1999 to 2004 period. In fact, the county’s private sector payrolls
have increased each year since 1992.

Burlington County
Private Sector Employment by Industry: 1999 & 2004

Construction

Manufacturing

Trade/Transp./Utilities

Information

Financial Activities

Prof./Business Services

Educ./Health Services

Leisure/Hospitality

Other Services

0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000

2004 1999

∑ Trade, transportation and utilities was Burlington County’s largest sector in 2004,
employing 28.4 percent of workers in the private sector. Although this sector has
lost employment share since 1999 when it accounted for 29.8 percent of payrolls,
the number of jobs in the county’s stores and distribution centers increased dur-
ing this time (+2,400).

Burlington County Community Fact Book 5

 Employment Gains and Losses
Burlington County
Net Job Growth by Industry: 1999 — 2004
4,500
4,000
3,500

3,000

2,500
2,000

1,500
1,000
500
0

-500
-1,000

-1,500
Construction Manufact- Trade/ Information Financial Prof./ Education/ Leisure/ Other
uring Transport./ Activities Business Health Hospitality Services
Utilities Services Services

∑ The financial activities sector added the most jobs (+4,200). Employment rose partly
because mortgage brokers added workers during this time when interest rates on
loans were low and homes were selling across the nation at a rapid pace. Another
factor was the growth of Commerce Bank which grew from a local bank with several
dozen branches to a company with over 400 locations, extending from New England
to Florida. Several “community banks” or small locally-based banks that emphasize
low fees and customer service also added branches and staff.

Burlington County, Private Sector

Gains, Losses and Net Growth by Industry: 2004
12,000
11,000
10,000
9,000
8,000
7,000
6,000
5,000
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
-1,000
Construction Manufact- Trade/ Information Financial Prof./ Education/ Leisure/ Other
uring Transport./ Activities Business Health Hospitality Services
Utilities Services Services

GAINS LOSSES NET

Source: Local Employment Dynamics (LED) data from the US Census Bureau.

∑ Within each of Burlington County’s sectors, new jobs were created, while other posi-
tions were eliminated. In 2004, the sector with the most new job openings was trade,
transportation and utilities (+11,100). Many of these openings were in the highly com-
petitive retail trade component where new stores often draw customers away from
older establishments. Job contraction due to retail business closings and staff re-
ductions produced a loss of 9,000 jobs, leaving a net gain of 2,100 positions.

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 Wages
Burlington County, Private Sector
Average Annual Wage: 1999 — 2004
$45,000

$41,518
$40,094
$40,000 $39,465
$38,558
$37,337
$35,602
$35,000

$30,000

$25,000
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

∑ Between 1999 and 2004, Burlington County’s private sector average annual wage in-
creased by 16.6 percent. The largest single-year increase, 4.9 percent or $1,735
occurred in 2000. In 2004, Burlington County’s annual average private sector wage
was 87.2 percent of the statewide wage ($47,639).

Burlington County and New Jersey, Private Sector

Average Annual Wage by Industry: 2004
Total Private Sector

Construction

Manufacturing

Trade/Transp./Utilities

Information

Financial Activities

Prof./Business Services

Education/Health Services

Leisure/Hospitality

Other Services

$0 $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000

Burlington County New Jersey

∑ In 2004, the industries in the county with the highest average annual private sector
wages were information ($63,471), manufacturing ($56,778) and financial activities
($55,350). All of these industries had lower average annual wages in the county than
in the state.

Burlington County Community Fact Book 7

 Per Capita Personal Income
∑ Burlington County’s per capita personal in- Burlington County and New Jersey
come reached $38,575 in 2004, a gain of Per Capita Personal Income: 1999 — 2004
$50,000
19.6 percent since 1999. The county’s per
$45,000
capita personal income ranked 11th among
the state’s 21 counties. In 2004, the $40,000
$
county’s per capita personal income was 7.3 $ $ $
$35,000 $
percent lower than the state’s ($41,626), $
$30,000

but 16.7 percent higher than the national $25,000

average ($33,050).
$20,000

∑ Personal
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
income is made up of several
components,When compared with the New Jersey $ Burlington
state in 2004, Burlington County residents
derived a higher percentage of personal income from net earnings (75.0 % vs. 72.5%) and
smaller percentages from dividends, interest and rent (13.2% vs. 15.2%) and from trans-
fer payments (11.8% vs. 12.4%). This is because of the concentration of middle-income
working people in the county’s suburban communities. Compared with the state, Social
Security benefits accounted for a larger percentage of the county’s transfer payments

Unemployment Rates
Burlington County and New Jersey ∑ Burlington County’s diverse economy has
Unemployment Rate Trends: 1999 — 2005 enabled it to consistently maintain an un-
7.0 employment rate below that of the state.
6.0
B B
∑ From 1999 to 2005, the county’s labor
5.0
B J J B force grew by 10,900 or 4.7 percent, com-
B J B pared with 3.1 percent growth in the
4.0
B J J state’s civilian labor force. This expansion
3.0
J J was fueled mainly by the influx of new resi-
dents into the county.
2.0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

B New Jersey J Burlington

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 Characteristics of the Unemployed

Burlington County
Unemployment Insurance Claimants: 2004-2005
2004 2005
Annual Annual Change 2004-2005
Category Average Average Number Percent
Total Insured Unemployed 3,603 3,410 -193 -5.4
By Gender
Male 2,021 1,950 -71 -3.5
Female 1,582 1,460 -122 -7.7
By Race
White 2,471 2,292 -179 -7.2
Black 801 805 4 .5
Asian 70 65 -6 -7.9
Other 261 248 -13 -5.0
By Ethnicity
Hispanic 269 230 -39 -14.6
Not Hispanic 3,154 2,977 -178 -5.6
Chose Not To Answer 180 203 24 13.3
By Age of Claimant
Under 25 279 343 64 23.1
25 through 34 804 762 -42 -5.2
35 through 44 956 918 -38 -4.0
45 through 54 821 762 -60 -7.3
55 through 64 532 448 -84 -15.8
65 and over 212 177 -34 -16.2
By Industry
Construction 380 405 25 6.6
Manufacturing 376 304 -72 -19.1
Trade, Transportation and Utilities 811 764 -47 -5.8
Wholesale Trade 209 188 -21 -10.0
Retail Trade 438 409 -29 -6.6
Information 102 60 -41 -40.5
Financial Activities 254 188 -65 -25.7
Professional and Business Services 541 541 0 -0.1
Educational and Health Services 445 427 -18 -4.0
Leisure and Hospitality 211 208 -3 -1.3
Other Services 257 195 -61 -23.9

∑ The number of persons filing for unemployment compensation benefits in Burlington

County decreased by 5.4 percent between 2004 and 2005. The age group with the
largest number of unemployment claimants in 2005 was the 35-44 year old segment.

∑ In 2005, the sectors in the county in which the largest number of unemployment insur-
ance claimants were last employed were trade, transportation and utilities (764), pro-
fessional and business services (541) and educational and health services (427). The
sectors that recorded the largest percentage declines in claimants over the year were
information (-40.5%), financial activities (-25.7%) and other services (-23.9%).

Burlington County Community Fact Book 9

 Population
∑ From 1970 through 2005, Burlington Burlington County
County’s population increased by 127,600 Total Population: 1970 — 2005
500,000
to reach 450,700. Over this time, the rate
of the county’s population gain (+39.5%) was 450,000
nearly twice that of the state (+21.6%). In
the five years from 2000 to 2005, the 400,000
county added 27,300 people and ranked
third in the state in total population in- 350,000

crease behind Ocean and Middlesex coun-

300,000
ties. The main source of the growth since
2000 has been persons relocating to the
250,000
county, both nationally (+15,900) and inter- 1970 1980 1990 2000 2005

nationally (+3,700).

Burlington County ∑ In 2005, Burlington County’s population was

Racial/Hispanic Origin: 2000 - 2005 77.6 percent white, 16.6 percent black, 3.7
Percent Percent percent Asian and 1.8 percent multi-racial.
Race in 2000 in 2005 In comparison, the state’s population was
White 79.9 77.6 76.6 percent white, 14.5 percent black, 7.2
Black 15.6 16.6 percent Asian and 1.3 percent multi-racial.
Asian 2.8 3.7
Multiracial 1.5 1.8 ∑ In 2005, a smaller proportion of county
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.2 0.2 residents were of Hispanic origin (5.0%)
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0 0.0
than in the state (15.2%). Since 2000, His-
Total* 100.0 99.9
panics accounted for a smaller share of the
Hispanic Origin (may be of any race) 4.2 5.0
* May not add to 100% due to rounding
county’s population gain (+17.3%) than the
state (+70.5%).

∑ Since 1970, the municipalities in Burlington Burlington County

County that added the most population Ten Largest Municipalities 2005
were Evesham Township (+33,500), Mount Rank Municipality Population
Laurel (+29,400), Medford (+15,200) and 1 Evesham Township 46,960
Burlington Township (+11,300). Since 2 Mount Laurel Township 40,635
2000, the fastest-growing municipalities 3 Willingboro Township 33,127
were Mansfield Township (+55.6%), 4 Pemberton Township 28,895
5 Medford Township 23,516
Hainesport Township (+48.3%) and
6 Burlington Township 21,915
Bordentown Township (+23.1%). These
7 Moorestown Township 20,011
townships are located in the northern part 8 Maple Shade Township 19,502
of the county near I-295 and are within a 9 Delran Township 17,414
short commute of Trenton, Mount Laurel 10 Cinnaminson Township 15,149
and Cherry Hill.

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 Population Projections
∑ Burlington County’s population is projected Burlington County
to increase by 45,500 persons from 2002 Population Projections: 2002 — 2012
500,000
to 2012. Its rate of growth (10.4%) is ex-
pected to be higher than the state’s (8.1%) 480,000
and to rank tenth among New Jersey’s 21
counties over the period. 460,000

440,000

420,000

400,000
2002* 2007** 2012**
*estimate **projection

Burlington County ∑ By age group, the largest and fastest popu-

Projections for Select Age Groups: 2002 — 2012 lation gains are projected for 45-to-65-
150,000
year olds (30,100 or 28.3%) and for per-
125,000
sons over 65 (13,600 or 24.7%). The popu-
100,000 lation of older residents in the county is
75,000 likely to grow as current residents age and
50,000
as more age-restricted housing develop-
25,000
ments are built.

0
0-14 15-24 25-44 45-64 65+

2002* 2012**
*estimate **projection

∑ By 2012, Burlington County is projected to Burlington County

become more racially diverse as minority Projected Population Growth
by Race, 2002 - 2012
populations post more rapid gains than 60
whites. Although the white population is
50
projected to increase at a slower rate
(+6.1%) than other racial groups, it is ex- 40
Percent

pected to grow by 21,000 and account for 30

46.2 percent of the gain. In this chart,
20
“other races” are Asian, American Indian/
Alaska Native and Hawaiian/Pacific Is- 10
lander.
0
White Black Other Races Multi-Racial

Burlington County Community Fact Book 11

 Industry Projections
Burlington County, 2002 - 2012
Ten Industries with the Greatest Employment Growth
Change: 2002-2012
2002 2012 Percent
Industry Title Jobs Jobs Number Total Annual
Administrative and support services 11,050 14,700 3,600 32.7 2.8
Social assistance 4,400 6,350 1,900 43.3 3.5
Food services and drinking places 10,700 12,550 1,850 17.2 1.6
Ambulatory health care services 6,800 8,600 1,800 26.6 2.3
Local government educational services 13,500 15,250 1,750 13.0 1.2
Credit intermediation and related activities 10,700 12,350 1,650 15.5 1.4
Nursing and residential care facilities 4,550 6,150 1,600 35.4 3.0
Merchant wholesalers, durable goods 7,000 8,300 1,350 19.0 1.7
Hospitals 7,250 8,550 1,300 17.6 1.6
Merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods 3,600 4,800 1,200 32.7 2.8
Note: Employment data are rounded to the nearest fifty. Percentages and percent changes are based on unrounded data.

∑ According to industry projections, Burlington County’s employment is projected to

increase by 26,900 jobs from 2002 to 2012. This 13.4 percent increase ranks eighth
among the state’s 21 counties.

∑ It is likely that much of the projected increase in administrative and support services
will be for workers hired through employment agencies as companies rely more on
temporary staff. The increase in social assistance employment is likely to be at non-
profit organizations that provide services and assistance to those in need.

Burlington County, 2002 - 2012

Ten Industries with the Greatest Employment Declines
Change: 2002-2012
2002 2012 Percent
Industry Title Jobs Jobs Number Total Annual
Federal government, excluding postal service 5,000 4,750 -250 -4.8 -0.5
Local government, excl. hospitals & schools 6,300 6,100 -200 -3.2 -0.3
Heavy and civil engineering construction 1,150 1,000 -150 -12.3 -1.3
Fabricated metal product manufacturing 1,400 1,250 -150 -11.0 -1.2
Paper manufacturing 350 300 -100 -21.4 -2.4
Printing and related support activities 1,750 1,700 -100 -4.7 -0.5
Telecommunications 1,200 1,100 -100 -8.4 -0.9
Postal service 900 800 -100 -11.0 -1.2
Plastics and rubber products manufacturing 750 700 -50 -5.6 -0.6
Machinery manufacturing 1,200 1,100 -50 -6.0 -0.6
Note: Employment data are rounded to the nearest fifty. Percentages and percent changes are based on unrounded data.

∑ Government on all levels are likely to outsource more work to private companies in
order to reduce costs. Privatization is expected to result in employment declines at
the federal government. Some of these losses are projected for the US Postal Ser-
vice, while most will be at other federal employers, such as civilian positions at Fort
Dix and McGuire Air Force Base. The county and municipalities are also expected to
reduce staffing as more services are privatized.

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 Projected Occupational Demand
Burlington County
Occupations With The Most Projected Job Openings, 2002-2012
2004
Annual Average Job Openings Annual Skill
1 2
Occupation Total Growth Replacements Wage Level Outlook
Cashiers 410 100 310 $17,860 Low Good
Retail Salespersons 320 80 240 24,690 Low Good
Registered Nurses 210 130 80 56,670 High Good
Combined Food Preparation and Serving
Workers, Including Fast Food 200 70 130 15,940 Low Good
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and
Material Movers, Hand 190 40 160 23,530 Low Good
Waiters and Waitresses 180 50 130 15,420 Low Good
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 170 90 80 38,200 Low Good
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 140 0 140 23,070 Low Good
Office Clerks, General 140 30 110 24,730 Low Good
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and
Housekeeping Cleaners 120 60 70 23,480 Low Good
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and
and Manufacturing 110 50 60 56,650 Low Good
Customer Service Representatives 110 60 50 29,870 Low Good
Teacher Assistants 110 60 50 18,740 Low Good
Child Care Workers 110 50 60 16,990 Low Good
Secondary School Teachers, Except
Special and Vocational Education 100 40 60 55,920 High Good
Securities, Commodities, and Financial
Services Sales Agents 90 70 20 65,830 High Good
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants 90 60 30 22,870 Low Good
Food Preparation Workers 90 40 60 18,210 Low Good
Receptionists and Information Clerks 90 50 40 23,960 Low Good
Social and Human Service Assistants 80 60 30 28,390 Low Good
1. "Growth" and "Replacements" may not add to "Total" due to rounding.
2. High Skills: Associate's degree or higher.
Moderate Skills: Long-term on-the-job training, work experience or post secondary/vocational/technical training.
Low Skills: Short-term or moderate-term on-the-job training, including up to 12 months of on-the-job experience and informal training.

∑ Burlington County is projected to have 8,040 job openings per year through 2012. The
county’s top 20 ranked occupations by annual job openings are anticipated to account for
38.1 percent of all annual job openings.

∑ Overall, 23.8 percent of Burlington’s annual job openings are projected to have high
educational and training requirements. However, many of the top-ranking occupations by
annual openings have a lower skills level and a good outlook. Many of these are for entry-
level positions created by the need for “replacement workers”, or workers to fill job
vacancies created as members of the workforce retire or change occupations.

Burlington County Community Fact Book 13

 Labor Force Projections
∑ From 2002 to 2012, Burlington County’s Burlington County
labor force is projected to increase by Projected Labor Force Growth
28,700 or 12.4 percent. By race, the larg- by Race, 2002 - 2012

est contributions will be made by whites Multi-Racial

(+48.3%) and blacks (+31.2%). Other Races

14.9%
2.3%
Note: Multi-racial refers to persons that White
are of two or more races. “Other races” in- 48.3%
Black
cludes Asian, American Indian/Alaska Na-
31.2%
tive, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.

Burlington County
∑ Non-Hispanics are projected to account
Projected Labor Force Growth by for about four-fifths of the labor force
Hispanic Origin, 2002 - 2012 gain. Although Hispanics are expected to
account for 20.1 percent to the gain, the
Hispanic
rate of growth of the Hispanic labor force
20.2% (+68.2%) is projected to be significantly
higher than for the non-Hispanic labor
Non-Hispanic force (+10.0%).
79.8%

∑ Burlington County has been attracting more Burlington County

affluent couples with wives who plan to be Projected Labor Force Growth by
full-time homemakers while raising their Gender, 2002 - 2012
children. As a result, males are projected
to account 61.3 percent of the county’s la-
bor force gain, the third highest percent-
Female
age among New Jersey’s 21 counties.
61.3% 38.7%
Male

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