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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Burke County

North Dakota · 2,242 residents · 1,103.619 sq mi
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Burke County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,330. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 760 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,300. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,242
−25%since 1990
from 3,002 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.5
+12%since 1990
from 42.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Burke County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,330
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,160 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,026
+53%since 1990
from $9,176 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.4%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$285
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
84.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 81.8% in 1990
15.6% rent
1.1
+7%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,982)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(11)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score2.6%(77)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,220)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score1.6%(35)
2
−39%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.8%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−54%since 1990
from 31.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke County, North Dakota?

Burke County, North Dakota has about 2,242 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burke County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Burke County, North Dakota earns about $25,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burke County, North Dakota expensive?

In Burke County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $28,300, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Burke County, North Dakota?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burke County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burke County, North Dakota?

About 15.4% of people in Burke County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burke County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Burke County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 760 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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