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Population Review

Burke County, NC — Population & Demographics

Burke County, NC has a population of 87,863. The median household income is $55,684 and the median age is 44.9.

87,863

Population

$55,684

Median Income

$170,500

Median Home Value

44.9

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White81.1%
Black or African American6.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$55,684

Median Household Income

$31,184

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment

Housing

$170,500

Median Home Value

$805

Median Rent

74.8%

Homeownership

Education

85.1%

High School+

20.2%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Burke County, NC has a population of 87,863 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Burke County, NC is $55,684.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.