Burke County, North Carolina

Total Population: 87,863

County Seat: Morganton

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Median Home Value

$170,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,684

Across all households

Median Age

44.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.2%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.3%
Hispanic or Latino8.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.3%
Two or More Races2.5%
Other Race0.5%

Under 18 Years

18.6%

65 Years and Over

21.2%

Male

50.0%

Female

50.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.0%

No Health Insurance

11.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,684

Mean Household Income

$74,300

Per Capita Income

$31,184

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$170,500

Median Rent

$805/mo

Total Housing Units

40,058

Owner-Occupied

74.8%

Renter-Occupied

25.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Married Couple Households

49.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.5%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

82.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37023.