Burke County's estimated 2026 population is 89,341 with a growth rate of 0.45% 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 -1.35% 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 (81.11%)
Black or African American (6.05%)
Other race (4.43%)
Two or more races (3.99%)
Asian (3.36%)
Native American (1.01%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
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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