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Burke

Texas · 691 residents · 2.816 sq mi
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Burke has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,773. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 376 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $108,700. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
691
+119%since 2000
from 315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
245 / sq mi
+119%since 2000
from 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+14%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2324817319811K1990201020202024Burke
2024663
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,773
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,821 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,957
+74%since 2000
from $12,033 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+125%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(481)
Black2.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(167)
Asian1%(7)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score53.6%(370)
Diversity Score
54
+16%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke, Texas?

Burke, Texas has about 691 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burke, Texas?

The typical household in Burke, Texas earns about $39,773 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 $108,700, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Burke, Texas?

About 9.3% 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 13.9% 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 315 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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