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Burke

Virginia · 42,312 residents · 8.608 sq mi
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Burke is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $149,833. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 15,425 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $557,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 96% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,312
−27%since 2000
from 57,737 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,915 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 6,707 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+9%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K44K49K54K59K1990201020202024Burke
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$149,833
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,561 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,373
+50%since 2000
from $34,936 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$557,000
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $212,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,345
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,194 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+64%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(40,354)
Black4.9%(2,856)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(4,291)
Asian14.6%(8,443)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.1%(32,363)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(22,856)
Black7%(2,978)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(6,008)
Asian18.3%(7,749)
Other4.6%(1,939)
Diversity Score79.3%(33,535)
Diversity Score
79
+41%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.9%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke, Virginia?

Burke, Virginia has about 42,312 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burke, Virginia?

The typical household in Burke, Virginia earns about $149,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burke, Virginia expensive?

In Burke, Virginia, the median home is worth about $557,000, and the typical rent is about $2,345 a month.

How educated are people in Burke, Virginia?

About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in Burke, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burke, Virginia?

About 1.8% of people in Burke, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burke, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Burke, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15,422 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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