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Burke

Texas · 737 residents · 2.816 sq mi
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Burke has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 422 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $103,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
737
+134%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
262 / sq mi
+134%since 2000
from 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+8%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2324817319811K1990201020202024Burke
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,821 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,028
+75%since 2000
from $12,033 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,000
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+105%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(235)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.3%(146)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(558)
Black3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(149)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score47.7%(352)
Diversity Score
48
+3%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke, Texas?

Burke, Texas has about 737 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burke, Texas?

The typical household in Burke, Texas earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burke, Texas expensive?

In Burke, Texas, the median home is worth about $103,000, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Burke, Texas?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Burke, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burke, Texas?

About 14.0% of people in Burke, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burke, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Burke, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 361 residents, a change of about 96 percent over that period.

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

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