Burke County's estimated 2025 population is 89,070 with a growth rate of 0.41% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Burke County is the 33rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 90,567 and has seen a growth of -1.65% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Burke County includes 81.11% White, 6.05% Black or African American, 4.43% other race, 3.36% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,266 | 81.11% |
| Black or African American | 5,320 | 6.05% |
| Other race | 3,889 | 4.43% |
| Two or more races | 3,508 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 2,953 | 3.36% |
| Native American | 889 | 1.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Burke County's average per capita income is $39,117. Household income levels show a median of $55,684. The poverty rate stands at 17.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,150 | $98,946 |
| Families | $68,107 | $86,555 |
| Households | $55,684 | $74,300 |
| Non Families | $33,063 | $43,340 |
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