Burke County's estimated 2026 population is 88,741 with a growth rate of 0.1% 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 -2.02% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.9 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 42.8 years
There are 71,627 adults, (19,031 of whom are seniors) in Burke County.
Female: 43,811 (49.9%)
Male: 43,984 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Burke County includes 80.69% White, 6.16% Black or African American, 4.3% other race, 3.54% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70,844 | 80.69% |
| Black or African American | 5,405 | 6.16% |
| Two or more races | 4,021 | 4.58% |
| Other race | 3,775 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3,108 | 3.54% |
| Native American | 619 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.03% |
Burke County's average per capita income is $41,071. Household income levels show a median of $58,592. The poverty rate stands at 15.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,901 | $105,518 |
| Families | $71,069 | $91,925 |
| Households | $58,592 | $77,743 |
| Non Families | $34,538 | $43,490 |
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