Burke County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 2,156 #3,107 / 3,222
4th
Median Household Income $91,591 +21.9% #274 / 3,222
92th
Median Age 39.7 years +2.1% #2,209 / 3,222
31th
Median Home Value $158,100 -43.9% #2,072 / 3,222
36th
Median Gross Rent $684 -41.2% #2,812 / 3,222
13th
Poverty Rate 5.9% -53.2% #104 / 3,222
97th

Demographics

Burke County has a population of 2,156, making it the #3,107 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.6%
Native Born
3.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Burke County is $91,591, ranking #274 out of 3,222 counties — 21.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.9% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.

Median Household Income
$91,591 +21.9% vs nat'l
Rank #274 of 3,222
92th percentile
Per Capita Income
$51,797 +25.5% vs nat'l
Rank #190 of 3,222
94th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.9% −53.2% vs nat'l
Rank #104 of 3,222
97th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.7% −29.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,146 of 3,222
64th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.8% −32.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,534 of 3,222
52th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.4 min −4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,606 of 3,222
50th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Burke County is $158,100 (-43.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $684/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.1%.

Median Home Value
$158,100 −43.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,072 of 3,222
36th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$684 −41.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,812 of 3,222
13th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.1% +16.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,506 of 3,222
53th percentile
75.1% Homeownership

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Health

95.6% of residents in Burke County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.

95.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6% +4.3% vs nat'l
Rank #396 of 3,222
88th percentile

About Burke County, North Dakota

Burke County, North Dakota has a total population of 2,156, making it the 3,107th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Burke County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Burke County is $91,591, which ranks #274 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.

The median home value in Burke County is $158,100, 43.9% below the national median. Renters in Burke County pay a median gross rent of $684 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Burke County, 22.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.

Burke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).

All data for Burke County, North Dakota 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.