Burke County, NC

Population: 87,863 · Median Income: $55,684 · 506 sq mi

Population

87,863

Median Income

$55,684

Median Home Value

$170,500

Unemployment

4.8%

Median Age

44.9 yrs

Poverty Rate

17.9%

Median Rent

$805/mo

Land Area

506 sq mi

Cities

12

2024 Lean

R+41.2%

Burke County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 87,863. The median household income is $55,684. The median home value is $170,500. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The median age is 44.9 years. There are 12 cities in Burke County.

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2024 Election Results

Source: County Election Data

Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

13,272

29.0%

GOP Votes

32,130

70.3%

Total Votes

45,733

Cities in Burke County

Source: Census Bureau
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