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Burke County

North Dakota · 2,201 residents · 1,103.619 sq mi
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Burke County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $114,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 168%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,201
−2%since 2000
from 2,242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
−13%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Burke County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,405
+109%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,330 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,862
+213%since 2000
from $14,026 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing12.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,100
+168%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+29%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,220)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(2,049)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(59)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other3.9%(85)
Diversity Score18%(396)
Diversity Score
18
+1052%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke County, North Dakota?

Burke County, North Dakota has about 2,201 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burke County, North Dakota earns about $79,405 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 $114,100, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Burke County, North Dakota?

About 21.6% 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 6.7% 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 801 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9533
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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