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Burke

New York · 160 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Burke has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,750. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,200. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−25%since 2000
from 213 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
550 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+13%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1501812122432741990201020202024Burke
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,750
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,857
+39%since 2000
from $15,756 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+3%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score2.6%(4)
Diversity Score
3
−26%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
47.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−95.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke, New York?

Burke, New York has about 160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burke, New York earns about $71,750 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Burke, New York?

About 22.6% 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 29.4% 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 69 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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