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Burke Centre

Virginia · 17,518 residents · 3.133 sq mi
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Burke Centre is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,959. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $461,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,518
−2%since 2019
from 17,894 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,591 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 5,711 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+4%since 2019
from 38.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
17K17K18K18K18K201020202024Burke Centre
202417K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,959
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $132,034 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,694
+2%since 2019
from $52,781 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 75.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $462,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,979
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,968 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
22.1% rent
Afford Score
3.4
−3%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(10,697)
Black6.1%(1,095)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(2,624)
Asian13.8%(2,475)
Other5.6%(1,003)
Diversity Score74.4%(13,311)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(9,936)
Black6.1%(1,071)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(2,563)
Asian15.7%(2,755)
Other6.7%(1,167)
Diversity Score77.9%(13,639)
Diversity Score
78
+5%since 2019
from 74 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 96.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 34.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 69.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 61.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 48.5% in 2019
Female
50.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 51.5% in 2019
Foreign born
22.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke Centre, Virginia?

Burke Centre, Virginia has about 17,518 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burke Centre, Virginia?

The typical household in Burke Centre, Virginia earns about $135,959 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burke Centre, Virginia expensive?

In Burke Centre, Virginia, the median home is worth about $461,800, and the typical rent is about $1,979 a month.

How educated are people in Burke Centre, Virginia?

About 64.6% of adults age 25 and over in Burke Centre, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burke Centre, Virginia?

About 5.4% of people in Burke Centre, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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