Burke County, North Carolina
Total Population: 87,863
County Seat: Morganton
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.