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Burleigh County

North Dakota · 98,458 residents · 1,632.694 sq mi
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Burleigh County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,974. Population has grown 42% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $266,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
98,458
+42%since 2000
from 69,416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+5%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K68K80K93K105K1990201020202024Burleigh County
2024101K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,974
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,309 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,509
+93%since 2000
from $20,436 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,800
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+64%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(65,686)
Black0.2%(166)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(468)
Asian0.4%(271)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(2,336)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(84,349)
Black2.3%(2,227)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(3,084)
Asian1.1%(1,043)
Other7%(6,845)
Diversity Score30.7%(30,245)
Segregation Score19.9%(19,600)
Diversity Score
31
+813%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burleigh County, North Dakota?

Burleigh County, North Dakota has about 98,458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burleigh County, North Dakota earns about $72,974 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burleigh County, North Dakota expensive?

In Burleigh County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $266,800, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Burleigh County, North Dakota?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Burleigh County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.5% of people in Burleigh County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burleigh County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Burleigh County, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38,327 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 112Census Tract 113Census Tract 110.01Census Tract 110.02Census Tract 111.04Census Tract 111.05Census Tract 105Census Tract 103Census Tract 109Census Tract 111.01Census Tract 107Census Tract 106Census Tract 104Census Tract 102Census Tract 108Census Tract 101Census Tract 114Census Tract 111.03Census Tract 115
12 ZIP codes
ZIP 58503ZIP 58504ZIP 58501ZIP 58579ZIP 58558ZIP 58521ZIP 58494ZIP 58572ZIP 58560ZIP 58532ZIP 58477ZIP 58505
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