Burke County, North Carolina
Burke County is home to 87,795 people. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the North Carolina rate (13.0%). The median household income is $58,592.
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| Measure | Value | North Carolina | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,795 | 10,730,404 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $58,592 | $72,388 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 15.6% | 13.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 26.9% | 17.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 11.0% | 9.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 35.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $185,400 | $288,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $884 | $1,228 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 36.9% | 48.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.3% | 9.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 44.9 years | 39.1 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Avery County
- Caldwell County
- Catawba County
- Cleveland County
- Lincoln County
- McDowell County
- Rutherford County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.