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Burke County Schools
Burke County Schools is a unified school district in North Carolina with a community population of 87,795. The median household income is $58,592 and the median age is 44.9.
87,795
Population
173
People / sq mi
$58,592
Median Income
44.9
Median Age
Burke County Schools covers 506 sq mi of land at 173.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,592
Median Household Income
$32,977
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$185,400
Median Home Value
$884
Median Rent
74.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
86.0%
High School+
21.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burke County Schools serves a community with a population of 87,795 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in North Carolina.
The median household income in Burke County Schools is $58,592, with a per capita income of $32,977. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
Burke County Schools is 80.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Burke County Schools, 86.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Burke County Schools is $185,400, with a median rent of $884. The homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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Data for Burke County Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3700480).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.