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New York · 164 residents (2025 est.) · 0.291 sq mi
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Burke has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 48 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165
−23%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−19%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:164 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1501812122432741990201020202024Burke
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,517
+132%since 2000
from $15,756 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
−27%since 2010
from 0.565 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+50%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(125)
Black1.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino20%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(4)
Diversity Score48.1%(79)
Diversity Score
48
+1268%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+117%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
63.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke, New York?

Burke, New York has about 165 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burke, New York?

The typical household in Burke, New York earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burke, New York expensive?

In Burke, New York, the median home is worth about $126,400, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Burke, New York?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burke, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burke, New York?

About 11.5% of people in Burke, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burke, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Burke, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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