Burke County, ND

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Burke County Overview

2,184
TOTAL POPULATION
1,146
MALE POPULATION
1,038
FEMALE POPULATION
110.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.58
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$50,714
PER CAPITA INCOME
$111,552
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$94,583
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,077
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Burke County Area Codes

Race in Burke County

The most populous races in Burke County are White / Caucasian (2,031 | 93.0%), Asian (56 | 2.6%), and Two or more Races (52 | 2.4%).
Race in Burke County
Race# Population% Population
Asian562.6%
Black / African American150.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino231.1%
Native / Alaskan120.5%
White / Caucasian2,03193.0%
Two or more Races522.4%
Some other Race180.8%
Total2,184100.0%

Ancestry in Burke County

The most populous ancestries reported in Burke County are Norwegian (808 | 37.0%), German (482 | 22.1%), Irish (182 | 8.3%), Swedish (175 | 8.0%), and English (145 | 6.6%), together accounting for 82.1% of all Burke County residents.
Ancestry in Burke County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native60.3%
American522.4%
Austrian10.1%
Bangladeshi130.6%
Belgian20.1%
Bhutanese20.1%
British60.3%
Canadian20.1%
Central American130.6%
Cherokee60.3%
Chinese40.2%
Chippewa60.3%
Czech221.0%
Danish1145.2%
Dutch120.5%
Eastern European30.1%
English1456.6%
European40.2%
Finnish170.8%
French361.7%
French Canadian130.6%
German48222.1%
Honduran130.6%
Hungarian60.3%
Irish1828.3%
Italian271.2%
Korean190.9%
Luxembourger50.2%
Malaysian140.6%
Menominee60.3%
Mexican50.2%
Nigerian140.6%
Norwegian80837.0%
Polish261.2%
Portuguese10.1%
Russian100.5%
Scandinavian190.9%
Scotch-Irish90.4%
Scottish180.8%
Sioux60.3%
Slovak10.1%
Sri Lankan180.8%
Subsaharan African140.6%
Swedish1758.0%
Swiss30.1%
Ukrainian20.1%
Welsh50.2%
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Immigrants in Burke County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Burke County came from Asia (35 | 1.6%), Canada (35 | 1.6%), South Eastern Asia (29 | 1.3%), Latin America (20 | 0.9%), and Philippines (19 | 0.9%), together accounting for 6.3% of all Burke County residents.
Immigrants in Burke County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia351.6%
Canada351.6%
Central America150.7%
Eastern Asia60.3%
Honduras150.7%
Japan60.3%
Latin America200.9%
Philippines190.9%
South America50.2%
South Eastern Asia291.3%
Vietnam100.5%
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Sex and Age in Burke County

Sex and Age in Burke County

The most populous age groups in Burke County are 10 to 14 Years (145 | 12.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (130 | 12.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Burke County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years90 (7.9%)33 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Years36 (3.1%)89 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Years145 (12.7%)58 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years84 (7.3%)42 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Years38 (3.3%)24 (2.3%)
25 to 29 Years63 (5.5%)50 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years60 (5.2%)66 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years44 (3.8%)66 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years64 (5.6%)43 (4.1%)
45 to 49 Years44 (3.8%)64 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years77 (6.7%)64 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years88 (7.7%)43 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years112 (9.8%)130 (12.5%)
65 to 69 Years60 (5.2%)90 (8.7%)
70 to 74 Years60 (5.2%)70 (6.7%)
75 to 79 Years44 (3.8%)38 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years19 (1.7%)30 (2.9%)
85 Years and over18 (1.6%)38 (3.7%)
Total1,146 (100.0%)1,038 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Burke County

Median Family Size in Burke County

The median family size in Burke County is 2.96 persons per family, with single female/mother families (35 | 5.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.6 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (17 | 2.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.82 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Burke County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple550 (91.4%)2.92
Single Male/Father17 (2.8%)2.82
Single Female/Mother35 (5.8%)3.60
Total Families602 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Burke County

The median household size in Burke County is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (35 | 3.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.86 persons per household. non-family households (348 | 36.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Burke County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple550 (57.9%)2.94
Single Male/Father17 (1.8%)3.35
Single Female/Mother35 (3.7%)3.86
Non-family348 (36.6%)1.07
Total Households950 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Burke County

Out of a total of 950 households in Burke County, 602 (63.4%) are family households, while 348 (36.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 377, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 327.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Burke County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-327 (34.4%)
2-Person Households377 (39.7%)21 (2.2%)
3-Person Households76 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households84 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households32 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households33 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total602 (63.4%)348 (36.6%)

Female Fertility in Burke County

Fertility by Age in Burke County

Average fertility rate in Burke County is 80.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 200.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 96.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Burke County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years28 (96.6%)200.0
35 to 50 years1 (3.5%)6.0
Total29 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Burke County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Burke County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Burke County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Burke County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma10 (34.5%)141.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (6.9%)22.0
Bachelor's Degree16 (55.2%)136.0
Graduate Degree1 (3.5%)59.0
Total29 (100.0%)80.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Burke County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Burke County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Burke County

Income Overview in Burke County

Per Capita Income in Burke County is $50,714, while median incomes of families and households are $111,552 and $94,583 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,184$50,714
Median Family Income602$111,552
Mean Family Income602$141,115
Median Household Income950$94,583
Mean Household Income950$119,789
Income Deficit602$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,18431.74%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,18468.26¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1840.43

Earnings by Sex in Burke County

Average Earnings in Burke County are $54,125, $67,684 for men and $46,204 for women, a difference of 31.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Burke County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male647 (54.6%)$67,684
Female538 (45.4%)$46,204
Total1,185 (100.0%)$54,125

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Burke County

The most common earnings brackets in Burke County are $100,000+ for men (196 | 30.3%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (71 | 13.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Burke County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less20 (3.1%)12 (2.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9999 (1.4%)49 (9.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49912 (1.8%)8 (1.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99917 (2.6%)10 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49914 (2.2%)21 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99913 (2.0%)7 (1.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49912 (1.8%)15 (2.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (0.9%)3 (0.6%)
$20,000 to $22,49913 (2.0%)4 (0.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (1.1%)22 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99916 (2.5%)15 (2.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99922 (3.4%)39 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9993 (0.5%)37 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99915 (2.3%)14 (2.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99955 (8.5%)32 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99939 (6.0%)35 (6.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99939 (6.0%)37 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99954 (8.4%)61 (11.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (13.1%)71 (13.2%)
$100,000+196 (30.3%)46 (8.6%)
Total647 (100.0%)538 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Burke County

Average earnings in Burke County are $68,603 for men and $49,250 for women, a difference of 28.2%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $87,083, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $52,083. Women with an educational attainment of less than high school earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,313, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $32,500.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Burke County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$78,750$80,313
High School Diploma$70,313$32,500
College or Associate's Degree$68,125$55,750
Bachelor's Degree$87,083$56,750
Graduate Degree$52,083$51,500
Total$68,603$49,250

Family Income in Burke County

Family Income Brackets in Burke County

According to the Burke County family income data, there are 163 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Burke County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99910.2%
$15,000 to $24,999162.7%
$25,000 to $34,999254.2%
$35,000 to $49,999396.5%
$50,000 to $74,9996410.6%
$75,000 to $99,9999716.1%
$100,000 to $149,99916327.1%
$150,000 to $199,9997011.6%
$200,000+12721.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Burke County

6-person families (30 | 5.0%) account for the highest median family income in Burke County with $148,750 per family, while 2-person families (384 | 63.8%) have the highest median income of $55,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Burke County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families384 (63.8%)$110,000
3-Person Families73 (12.1%)$120,938
4-Person Families84 (14.0%)$132,500
5-Person Families31 (5.1%)$83,125
6-Person Families30 (5.0%)$148,750
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total602 (100.0%)$111,552

Family Income by Number of Earners in Burke County

The median family income in Burke County is $111,552, with families comprising 3+ earners (36) having the highest median family income of $150,556, while families with no earners (59) have the lowest median family income of $67,083, accounting for 6.0% and 9.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Burke County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners59 (9.8%)$67,083
1 Earner200 (33.2%)$96,250
2 Earners307 (51.0%)$142,083
3+ Earners36 (6.0%)$150,556
Total602 (100.0%)$111,552

Household Income in Burke County

Household Income Brackets in Burke County

With 214 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Burke County, accounting for 22.5% of all households. In contrast, only 18 households (1.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Burke County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000313.3%
$10,000 to $14,999181.9%
$15,000 to $24,999586.1%
$25,000 to $34,999576.0%
$35,000 to $49,999747.8%
$50,000 to $74,99911812.4%
$75,000 to $99,99914615.4%
$100,000 to $149,99921422.5%
$150,000 to $199,999757.9%
$200,000+15916.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Burke County

The median household income in Burke County is $94,583, with the highest median household income of $118,438 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 379 households (39.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $71,985, with 313 households (33.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Burke County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years21 (2.2%)$82,813
25 to 44 Years237 (24.9%)$95,972
45 to 64 Years379 (39.9%)$118,438
65+ Years313 (33.0%)$71,985
Total950 (100.0%)$94,583

Poverty in Burke County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Burke County

With 6.2% poverty level for males and 6.9% for females among the residents of Burke County, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (71.4%) and 7 females (70.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Burke County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years5 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (7.0%)4 (4.0%)
12 to 14 Years21 (21.2%)1 (2.9%)
15 Years4 (11.4%)7 (70.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years1 (1.5%)3 (9.4%)
25 to 34 Years1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years1 (0.9%)8 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years7 (5.8%)4 (3.1%)
55 to 64 Years17 (8.5%)25 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.8%)5 (3.1%)
75 Years and over3 (3.7%)14 (13.2%)
Total71 (6.2%)71 (6.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Burke County

According to the poverty statistics in Burke County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Burke County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years85 (94.4%)33 (100.0%)
5 Years2 (28.6%)9 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years66 (93.0%)97 (96.0%)
12 to 14 Years78 (78.8%)33 (97.1%)
15 Years31 (88.6%)3 (30.0%)
16 and 17 Years20 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years66 (98.5%)29 (90.6%)
25 to 34 Years122 (99.2%)116 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years107 (99.1%)101 (92.7%)
45 to 54 Years114 (94.2%)124 (96.9%)
55 to 64 Years183 (91.5%)148 (85.6%)
65 to 74 Years119 (99.2%)155 (96.9%)
75 Years and over78 (96.3%)92 (86.8%)
Total1,071 (93.8%)964 (93.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Burke County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Burke County show that 1.8% or 10 of the total 550 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.6%, comprising of 10 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Burke County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children377 (97.4%)10 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total540 (98.2%)10 (1.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Burke County

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Burke County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (16.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)7 (20.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Burke County

The poverty data for Burke County shows that 10 of the married-couple family households (1.8%) and 7 of the single-parent households (13.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (2.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Burke County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (10.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (75.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total10 (1.8%)7 (13.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Burke County

Employment by Class of Employer in Burke County

Among the 1,039 employed individuals in Burke County, private company employees (457 | 44.0%), self-employed (not incorporated) (157 | 15.1%), and federal government employees (124 | 11.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Burke County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees45744.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)494.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)15715.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations12311.8%
Local Government Employees11711.3%
State Government Employees121.1%
Federal Government Employees12411.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,039100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Burke County

According to the labor force statistics for Burke County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,688), 63.8% or 1,077 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 22 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 89.9% or 195 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.3% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Burke County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years11 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years40 (64.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years93 (82.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years110 (87.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years195 (89.9%)5 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years192 (77.1%)14 (7.3%)
55 to 59 Years108 (82.4%)2 (1.9%)
60 to 64 Years183 (75.6%)1 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years109 (38.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over36 (19.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,077 (63.8%)22 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Burke County

According to labor force statistics for Burke County, 81.7% of individuals (881) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,078) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 22 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.4% or 245 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 29.3% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Burke County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School41 (54.7%)22 (29.3%)
High School Diploma227 (77.2%)1 (0.4%)
College / Associate Degree368 (83.4%)11 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher245 (91.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total881 (81.7%)27 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Burke County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Burke County are Management (241 | 22.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77 | 7.3%), Community & Social Service (68 | 6.5%), Health Technologists (67 | 6.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (55 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Burke County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Burke County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (76.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (92.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Burke County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management185 (76.8%)56 (23.2%)
Business & Financial18 (40.9%)26 (59.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science6 (30.0%)14 (70.0%)
Computers & Mathematics2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (12.5%)14 (87.5%)
Community & Social Service 6 (8.8%)62 (91.2%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (7.7%)12 (92.3%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library5 (9.1%)50 (90.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)77 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
Total (Category)215 (47.8%)235 (52.2%)
Total (Overall)570 (54.1%)484 (45.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Burke County are Security & Protection (68 | 6.5%), Law Enforcement (59 | 5.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (42 | 4.0%), Healthcare Support (37 | 3.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (32 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Burke County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Burke County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (60.3%), and Law Enforcement (54.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (56.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Burke County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Security & Protection41 (60.3%)27 (39.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement32 (54.2%)27 (45.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving20 (47.6%)22 (52.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (43.8%)18 (56.2%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total (Category)75 (38.5%)120 (61.5%)
Total (Overall)570 (54.1%)484 (45.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Burke County are Office & Administration (104 | 9.9%), and Sales & Related (51 | 4.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Burke County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Burke County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related32 (62.7%)19 (37.2%)
Office & Administration14 (13.5%)90 (86.5%)
Total (Category)46 (29.7%)109 (70.3%)
Total (Overall)570 (54.1%)484 (45.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Burke County are Construction & Extraction (84 | 8.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23 | 2.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Burke County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Burke County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)570 (54.1%)484 (45.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Burke County are Transportation (71 | 6.7%), Production (36 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (30 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Burke County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Burke County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production24 (66.7%)12 (33.3%)
Transportation66 (93.0%)5 (7.0%)
Material Moving27 (90.0%)3 (10.0%)
Total (Category)117 (85.4%)20 (14.6%)
Total (Overall)570 (54.1%)484 (45.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Burke County

Employment Industries in Burke County

The major employment industries in Burke County include Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (174 | 16.5%), Public Administration (145 | 13.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (107 | 10.2%), Construction (100 | 9.5%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (97 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Burke County

Employment Industries by Sex in Burke County

The Burke County industries that see more men than women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (97.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (99.0%), and Professional & Scientific (87.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Burke County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting160 (91.9%)14 (8.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction78 (72.9%)29 (27.1%)
Construction84 (84.0%)16 (16.0%)
Manufacturing9 (34.6%)17 (65.4%)
Wholesale Trade44 (97.8%)1 (2.2%)
Retail Trade18 (39.1%)28 (60.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing31 (72.1%)12 (27.9%)
Utilities7 (25.0%)21 (75.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (16.7%)15 (83.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific1 (12.5%)7 (87.5%)
Enterprise Management13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Educational Services16 (18.2%)72 (81.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1 (1.0%)96 (99.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services20 (35.1%)37 (64.9%)
Public Administration73 (50.3%)72 (49.7%)
Total570 (54.1%)484 (45.9%)

Education in Burke County

School Enrollment in Burke County

The most common levels of schooling among the 503 students in Burke County are middle school (164 | 32.6%), high school (136 | 27.0%), and elementary school (127 | 25.3%).
School Enrollment in Burke County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool122.4%
Kindergarten255.0%
Elementary School12725.3%
Middle School16432.6%
High School13627.0%
College / Undergraduate346.8%
Graduate / Professional51.0%
Total503100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Burke County

Out of a total of 503 students who are enrolled in schools in Burke County, 14 (2.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 489 (97.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 3 (18.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 125 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Burke County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (90.0%)1 (10.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old125 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds193 (95.1%)10 (4.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (97.2%)14 (2.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Burke County

Education (132 | 32.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (76 | 18.6%), arts & humanities (51 | 12.5%), business (50 | 12.2%), and science & technology (41 | 10.0%) are the most common fields of study among 409 individuals in Burke County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Burke County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics174.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7618.6%
Physical & Health Sciences41.0%
Psychology71.7%
Social Sciences10.2%
Engineering184.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies10.2%
Science & Technology4110.0%
Business5012.2%
Education13232.3%
Literature & Languages20.5%
Liberal Arts & History41.0%
Visual & Performing Arts10.2%
Communications41.0%
Arts & Humanities5112.5%
Total409100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Burke County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Burke County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Burke County are males with 3 vehicles (170, accounting for 30.5%) and females with 3 vehicles (178, making up 35.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Burke County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle87 (15.6%)67 (13.9%)
2 Vehicles136 (24.4%)85 (17.7%)
3 Vehicles170 (30.5%)178 (37.0%)
4 Vehicles94 (16.9%)98 (20.4%)
5 or more Vehicles70 (12.5%)53 (11.0%)
Total558 (100.0%)481 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Burke County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Burke County are less than 5 minutes (167 commuters, 17.8%), 30 to 34 minutes (162 commuters, 17.3%), and 5 to 9 minutes (136 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Burke County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes16717.8%
5 to 9 Minutes13614.5%
10 to 14 Minutes727.7%
15 to 19 Minutes849.0%
20 to 24 Minutes9410.0%
25 to 29 Minutes262.8%
30 to 34 Minutes16217.3%
35 to 39 Minutes374.0%
40 to 44 Minutes293.1%
45 to 59 Minutes252.7%
60 to 89 Minutes555.9%
90 or more Minutes495.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Burke County

The most common commute times in Burke County are less than 5 minutes (108 commuters, 20.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (98 commuters, 23.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Burke County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes108 (20.9%)59 (14.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes73 (14.1%)63 (15.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes35 (6.8%)37 (8.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes38 (7.4%)46 (11.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes52 (10.1%)42 (10.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes13 (2.5%)13 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes64 (12.4%)98 (23.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes23 (4.5%)14 (3.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes20 (3.9%)9 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes20 (3.9%)5 (1.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes33 (6.4%)22 (5.2%)
90 or more Minutes37 (7.2%)12 (2.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Burke County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Burke County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (94, 18.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (131, 31.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Burke County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5 (1.0%)20 (4.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM37 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM10 (1.9%)2 (0.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM75 (14.5%)13 (3.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM59 (11.4%)22 (5.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM94 (18.2%)131 (31.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM76 (14.7%)104 (24.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM89 (17.2%)49 (11.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM12 (2.3%)14 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM11 (2.1%)11 (2.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM8 (1.5%)4 (0.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22 (4.3%)16 (3.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM18 (3.5%)34 (8.1%)
Total516 (100.0%)420 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Burke County

Occupancy by Ownership in Burke County

Of the total 950 dwellings in Burke County, owner-occupied units account for 782 (82.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 168 (17.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Burke County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units78282.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units16817.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units950100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Burke County

Occupancy by Household Size in Burke County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32734.4%
2-Person Household39841.9%
3-Person Household768.0%
4+ Person Household14915.7%
Total Housing Units950100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Burke County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Burke County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household221 (67.6%)106 (32.4%)
2-Person Household381 (95.7%)17 (4.3%)
3-Person Household60 (78.9%)16 (21.0%)
4+ Person Household120 (80.5%)29 (19.5%)
Total Housing Units782 (82.3%)168 (17.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Burke County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Burke County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School43 (58.1%)31 (41.9%)
High School Diploma201 (80.1%)50 (19.9%)
College/Associate Degree353 (91.4%)33 (8.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher185 (77.4%)54 (22.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Burke County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Burke County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years16117.0%
35 to 44 Years9710.2%
45 to 54 Years12413.1%
55 to 64 Years25526.8%
65 to 74 Years18619.6%
75 to 84 Years909.5%
85 Years and Over373.9%
Total950100.0%

Housing Finances in Burke County

Median Income by Occupancy in Burke County

Median Income by Occupancy in Burke County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied782 (82.3%)$102,632
Renter-Occupied168 (17.7%)$60,000
Average950 (100.0%)$94,583

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Burke County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Burke County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99910 (1.3%)4 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99910 (1.3%)8 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $19,99925 (3.2%)6 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99918 (2.3%)9 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99934 (4.3%)23 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99961 (7.8%)13 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99987 (11.1%)31 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999115 (14.7%)31 (18.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999181 (23.2%)33 (19.6%)
$150,000 or more224 (28.6%)10 (5.9%)
Total782 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Burke County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Burke County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30078 (10.0%)4 (2.4%)
$300 to $499186 (23.8%)20 (11.9%)
$500 to $799187 (23.9%)70 (41.7%)
$800 to $999134 (17.1%)14 (8.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499122 (15.6%)19 (11.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99961 (7.8%)6 (3.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49910 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9993 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total782 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Burke County

Housing Structures in Burke County

Housing Structures in Burke County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached79884.0%
Single Unit, Attached80.8%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments171.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments181.9%
10 or more Apartments394.1%
Mobile Home / Other707.4%
Total950100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Burke County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Burke County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached717 (89.8%)81 (10.2%)
Single Unit, Attached8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other57 (81.4%)13 (18.6%)
Total782 (82.3%)168 (17.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Burke County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Burke County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room2 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms29 (3.7%)36 (21.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms142 (18.2%)84 (50.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms275 (35.2%)25 (14.9%)
8 or more Rooms334 (42.7%)23 (13.7%)
Total782 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Burke County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Burke County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas99 (12.7%)32 (19.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas351 (44.9%)35 (20.8%)
Electricity303 (38.8%)96 (57.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene18 (2.3%)2 (1.2%)
Coal or Coke7 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels4 (0.5%)3 (1.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total782 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Burke County

Household Vehicle Usage in Burke County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (0.8%)6 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle112 (14.3%)96 (57.1%)
2 Vehicles225 (28.8%)40 (23.8%)
3 or more Vehicles439 (56.1%)26 (15.5%)
Total782 (100.0%)168 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Burke County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Burke County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units574208
Median Property Value$137,500$130,300
Median Household Income$100,192$67
Monthly Housing Costs$527$1
Real Estate Taxes$1,034$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Burke County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Burke County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00081 (14.1%)11 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999159 (27.7%)68 (32.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999261 (45.5%)94 (45.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99940 (7.0%)27 (13.0%)
$500,000 to $749,99922 (3.8%)3 (1.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more11 (1.9%)5 (2.4%)
Total574 (100.0%)208 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Burke County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Burke County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00027 (4.7%)3 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99951 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99919 (3.3%)2 (1.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99946 (8.0%)15 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99969 (12.0%)15 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (12.9%)18 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999131 (22.8%)41 (19.7%)
$150,000 or more157 (27.4%)50 (24.0%)
Total574 (100.0%)208 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Burke County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Burke County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x360 (62.7%)121,429 (58,379.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x61 (10.6%)153 (73.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x50 (8.7%)21 (10.1%)
4.0x or more95 (16.6%)9 (4.3%)
Total574 (100.0%)208 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Burke County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Burke County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800200 (34.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499222 (38.7%)65 (31.2%)
$800 to $1,499103 (17.9%)103 (49.5%)
Total574 (100.0%)208 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Burke County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burke County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burke County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years420 (96.3%)16 (3.7%)
19 to 25 Years80 (98.8%)1 (1.2%)
26 to 34 Years193 (86.9%)29 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years207 (95.8%)9 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years246 (98.8%)3 (1.2%)
55 to 64 Years349 (93.6%)24 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years280 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older187 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,101 (96.2%)82 (3.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Burke County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Burke County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born139 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen420 (96.3%)16 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen80 (98.8%)1 (1.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Burke County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Burke County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000128 (97.0%)4 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999222 (83.8%)43 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999219 (96.9%)7 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999339 (96.9%)11 (3.1%)
$100,000 and over1,190 (98.8%)15 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burke County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Burke County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 615 (10.8%)130 (93.5%)
6 to 18 Years38 (8.7%)393 (90.1%)
19 to 25 Years3 (3.7%)77 (95.1%)
25 to 34 Years5 (2.2%)188 (84.7%)
35 to 44 Years26 (12.0%)194 (89.8%)
45 to 54 Years10 (4.0%)237 (95.2%)
55 to 64 Years32 (8.6%)325 (87.1%)
65 to 74 Years258 (92.1%)220 (78.6%)
75 Years and over187 (100.0%)153 (81.8%)
Total574 (26.3%)1,917 (87.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Burke County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Burke County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (3.4%)9 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years11 (5.8%)11 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years28 (6.5%)60 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years30 (25.0%)34 (21.2%)
75 Years and over44 (54.3%)32 (30.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Burke County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Burke County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.9%)25 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years24 (20.0%)22 (13.8%)
75 Years and over41 (50.6%)10 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Burke County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)17 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years3 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (13.6%)3 (2.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Burke County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (3.4%)9 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.7%)27 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years7 (5.8%)5 (3.1%)
75 Years and over5 (6.2%)5 (4.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Burke County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (2.1%)13 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years12 (10.0%)11 (6.9%)
75 Years and over5 (6.2%)20 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Burke County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)3 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.3%)
75 Years and over5 (6.2%)1 (0.9%)

Technology Access in Burke County

Computing Device Access in Burke County

Computing Device Access in Burke County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop76680.6%
Smartphone84588.9%
Tablet62265.5%
No Computing Device515.4%
Total950100.0%

Internet Access in Burke County

Internet Access in Burke County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home72476.2%
Cellular Data Only899.4%
Satellite Internet10511.1%
No Internet10711.3%
Total950100.0%

Burke County Summary

Burke County is located in the northwestern corner of North Dakota, and is bordered by Canada to the north, Mountrail County to the east, Williams County to the south, and Divide County to the west. The county seat is Bowbells, and the county was named after John Burke, the first governor of North Dakota. Burke County covers an area of 1,845 square miles, and has a population of 1,945 people, according to the 2010 census.

Geography

Burke County is located in the northwestern corner of North Dakota, and is bordered by Canada to the north, Mountrail County to the east, Williams County to the south, and Divide County to the west. The county is located in the Missouri Plateau region of the Great Plains, and is characterized by rolling hills and flat plains. The county is drained by the Souris River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Metigoshe, Lake Sakakawea, and Lake Audubon.

History

Burke County was established in 1885, and was named after John Burke, the first governor of North Dakota. The county was originally inhabited by the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara tribes, and was later settled by European immigrants in the late 19th century. The county was primarily an agricultural area, and the main crops grown were wheat, oats, barley, and flax. The county also had a thriving livestock industry, and was home to several small towns and villages.

Economy

Burke County is primarily an agricultural area, and the main crops grown are wheat, oats, barley, and flax. The county also has a thriving livestock industry, and is home to several small towns and villages. The county is also home to several oil and gas fields, and is a major producer of crude oil and natural gas. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics plant.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, Burke County had a population of 1,945 people. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. The median household income was $41,944, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income was $20,845. The unemployment rate was 4.2%.

Conclusion

Burke County is located in the northwestern corner of North Dakota, and is bordered by Canada to the north, Mountrail County to the east, Williams County to the south, and Divide County to the west. The county was established in 1885, and was named after John Burke, the first governor of North Dakota. Burke County is primarily an agricultural area, and the main crops grown are wheat, oats, barley, and flax. The county also has a thriving livestock industry, and is home to several small towns and villages. According to the 2010 census, Burke County had a population of 1,945 people. The median household income was $41,944, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income was $20,845. The unemployment rate was 4.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Burke County?
Total Population of Burke County is 2,184.
What is the Total Male Population of Burke County?
Total Male Population of Burke County is 1,146.
What is the Total Female Population of Burke County?
Total Female Population of Burke County is 1,038.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Burke County?
There are 110.40 Males per 100 Females in Burke County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Burke County?
There are 90.58 Females per 100 Males in Burke County.
What is the Median Population Age in Burke County?
Median Population Age in Burke County is 44.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Burke County
Average Family Size in Burke County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Burke County
Average Household Size in Burke County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Burke County?
Per Capita income in Burke County is $50,714.
What is the Median Family Income in Burke County?
Median Family Income in Burke County is $111,552.
What is the Median Household income in Burke County?
Median Household Income in Burke County is $94,583.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Burke County?
Income or Wage Gap in Burke County is 31.7%.
Women in Burke County earn 68.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Burke County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Burke County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Burke County?
There are 1,077 People in the Labor Forcein in Burke County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Burke County?
63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Burke County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Burke County?
Unemployment Rate in Burke County is 2.0%.