Burke County , North Carolina
Population: 87,863 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $55,684 Home $170,500 Rent $805/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 87,863 residents, Burke County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for North Carolina and neighboring counties alike.
$55,684
Median Income
household
$170,500
Home Value
median
$805/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $55,684 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,184 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| Median Home Value | $170,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $805/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 87,863 |
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.7%
Obesity
10.9%
Diabetes
17.4%
Smoking
34.1%
High Blood Pressure
28.4%
No Physical Activity
26.1%
Depression
35.2%
Insufficient Sleep
80.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 70.2 · 70th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
75.22
🌀 Hurricane
67.42
🔥 Wildfire
46.98
❄️ Winter Storm
36.31
🌍 Earthquake
72.30
☀️ Drought
62.02
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