Burke County, North Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 45th-largest in North Dakota
The population of Burke County, North Dakota is 2,163 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 45th-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $96,339, the median home value is $141,900, and the median age is 41.1.
The population of Burke County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (1,972 → 2,154), a +0.63% annualized rate.
2,163
Population
+0.63%
Annual growth
2
People / sq mi
$96,339
Median Income
$141,900
Median Home Value
Burke County covers 1,104 sq mi of land at 2.0 people per square mile.
About Burke County, ND
The poverty rate is what most separates Burke County from the typical county: 0.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 2,163 residents, Burke County is a county in North Dakota. It ranks #45 among counties in North Dakota by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $96,339, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 0.7%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $141,900, with typical rent around $725.
23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. A solid 10.9% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Burke County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Burke County had a population of 1,972 in 2010 and 2,154 in 2024, a 9.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,346 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: 0.69%.
2,154
Population (2024)
1,972
Population (2010)
2,346
Peak (2015)
0.69%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,972 |
| 2011 | 2,063 |
| 2012 | 2,184 |
| 2013 | 2,307 |
| 2014 | 2,263 |
| 2015 | 2,346 |
| 2016 | 2,226 |
| 2017 | 2,136 |
| 2018 | 2,100 |
| 2019 | 2,131 |
| 2020 | 2,192 |
| 2021 | 2,152 |
| 2022 | 2,133 |
| 2023 | 2,147 |
| 2024 | 2,154 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.1
Median Age
47.0%
Female
53.0%
Male
21.2%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.6% · Seniors (65+): 21.2%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $96,339+$20,390 vs state |
| Mean household income | $129,023 |
| Per-capita income | $53,659 |
| Poverty rate | 0.7%-5.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Burke County is agriculture, accounting for 24.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
8.3%
Carpool
71.1%
Public transit
10.9%
Work from home
24.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$141,900$-99,200 vs state
Median home value
$725
Median rent
78.1%
Homeownership rate
1,403
Total housing units
66.4%
Occupied
33.6%
Vacant
21.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.6%
With health insurance
96.3%
With broadband internet
29.9%
Foreign-born
5.5%
Veterans (18+)
14.0%
With a disability
95.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.7%
High School+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burke County, North Dakota has a population of 2,163 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 45th-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 2 people per square mile.
The population of Burke County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (1,972 → 2,154), a +0.63% annualized rate.
The median household income in Burke County, North Dakota is $96,339, with mean (average) household income of $129,023 and per-capita income of $53,659. 0.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Burke County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (91.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.5%), Black or African American (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Burke County, North Dakota is 41.1 years. Residents are 47.0% female and 53.0% male.
The median home value in Burke County is $141,900 and median monthly rent is $725. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,403 total housing units, 33.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Burke County, North Dakota is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 24.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Fargo is among the largest cities associated with Burke County, North Dakota, with a population of 129,064.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.