Burlington County is the second largest in New Jersey by total area behind Ocean County , which has a total area of 915.40 square miles, and its county seat is Mount Holly. As of the 2017 Census Bureau estimate, the county's population was 448,596, making it the 11th-largest of the state's 21 counties. The majority of the land is dotted with rivers, streams, and wetlands.

Some of the largest and most important rivers in Burlington County include Rancocas Creek, Assiscunk Creek, Pennsauken Creek, Mullica River, Batsto River, and Wading River.

Population: 448,734

School Districts: 42

Major Roadways: Garden State Parkway, NJ Turnpike, County Routes: 528, 530, 532, 534, 537, 541, 542, 543, 544, 545, 563, Routes: 9, 38, 68, 70, 72, 73, 90, 130, 206