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Burke

South Dakota · 575 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 $34,524. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,500. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
575
−15%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,029 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.7
+15%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5596076557037511990201020202024Burke
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,524
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,827
+75%since 2000
from $14,210 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
33.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+59%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(534)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(64)
Diversity Score25.7%(148)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke, South Dakota?

Burke, South Dakota has about 575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burke, South Dakota earns about $34,524 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 $92,500, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Burke, South Dakota?

About 22.5% 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 20.4% 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 160 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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