Burke County, NC — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,684
Per Capita Income
$31,184
Poverty Rate
17.9%
SNAP Recipients
15.2%
Gini Index
0.445
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.0%
$25K–$50K23.6%
$50K–$75K19.6%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K14.1%
$150K–$200K5.4%
$200K+3.6%
The median household income in Burke County, NC is $55,684 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $31,184. 17.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.445 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).