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Burke

South Dakota · 604 residents · 0.559 sq mi
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Burke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,181. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,400. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
−11%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,081 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.2
+10%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5596076557037511990201020202024Burke
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,181
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,295
+57%since 2000
from $14,210 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$285
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.4%
−42.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(659)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(568)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(35)
Diversity Score15.4%(93)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.5%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke, South Dakota?

Burke, South Dakota has about 604 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burke, South Dakota?

The typical household in Burke, South Dakota earns about $36,181 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burke, South Dakota expensive?

In Burke, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $57,400, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Burke, South Dakota?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Burke, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burke, South Dakota?

About 14.6% of people in Burke, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burke, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Burke, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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