Burke County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87,795 | — | #678 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,592 | -22.0% | #2,216 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.9 years | +15.4% | #760 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $185,400 | -34.2% | #1,569 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $884 | -24.0% | #1,528 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | +23.7% | #2,052 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Burke County has a population of 87,795, making it the #678 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Burke County is $58,592, ranking #2,216 out of 3,222 counties — 22.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Burke County is $185,400 (-34.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $884/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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89.0% of residents in Burke County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% below the national rate.
About Burke County, North Carolina
Burke County, North Carolina has a total population of 87,795, making it the 678th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Burke County is 44.9 years, which is 15.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Burke County is $58,592, which ranks #2,216 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Burke County is $185,400, 34.2% below the national median. Renters in Burke County pay a median gross rent of $884 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Burke County, 21.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.5 min.
Burke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (8.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.1%).
All data for Burke County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.