Burke County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
87,863
Male
43,940
50.0%
Female
43,923
50.0%
Median Age
44.9 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
5.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.8%
High School or Higher39.2%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.2%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
10.9%
Married
45.3%
Burke County, NC has a population of 87,863 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 44.9 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 81.1% of the population. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 5.6% of residents are foreign-born.