Burke County Summary

Life in Burke County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Burke County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Burke County:

  • The population in Burke County is 2,184.

  • The median home value in Burke County is $103,207.

  • The median income in Burke County is $94,583.

  • The median rent in Burke County is $669.

  • The unemployment rate in Burke County is 2.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Burke County is 6.5%.

  • The average high in Burke County is 59.7° and there are 38.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Burke County

List Of Cities & Towns in Burke County

Bowbells, ND Population 285

Powers Lake, ND Population 252

Lignite, ND Population 200

Portal, ND Population 130

Columbus, ND Population 66

Flaxton, ND Population 44

Larson, ND Population 4

Map Of Burke County

Burke County, ND Weather

  • The average high in Burke County is 59.7°.

  • There are 62.06 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 38.7 inches of rain each year with 13.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:53 hours of sun each day in Burke County.

StatBurke County
Mean High59.7
Nice Days62.06
Rainfall38.7
Snowfall13.7
Sunny_hours4:53
59.7°
Average High
38.7
Inches of Rain

Burke County Demographics

Population over time in Burke County

The current population in Burke County is 2,184. The population has decreased -0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 2,177 1.6%
2021 2,142 -1.8%
2020 2,182 -

Gender in Burke County

  • Burke County is 47.5% female with 1,038 female residents.

  • Burke County is 52.5% male with 1,145 male residents.

Female
47.5% (1,038)
Male
52.5% (1,145)
Gender Burke County ND USA
Female 47.5% 48.6% 50.4%
Male 52.5% 51.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Burke County

Burke County is:

  • 92.9% White with 2,028 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 15 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.

  • 2.6% Asian with 56 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.3% Two Or More with 50 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.1% Hispanic with 23 Hispanic residents.

White
92.9% (2,028)
African American
0.7% (15)
American Indian
0.5% (12)
Asian
2.6% (56)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.3% (50)
Hispanic
1.1% (23)

Table: Burke County By Race

Race Burke County ND USA
White 92.9% 83.0% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 3.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 4.4% 0.6%
Asian 2.6% 1.6% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.2% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.3% 3.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.1% 4.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Burke County, North Dakota

  • 3.3% of households in Burke County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.9% of households in Burke County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Burke County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Burke County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Burke County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Burke County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Burke County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.5% of households in Burke County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.9% of households in Burke County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 16.7% of households in Burke County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (71)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (41)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.1% (133)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.0% (131)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.8% (170)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.4% (271)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (335)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.5% (491)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.9% (172)
$200,000 or more
16.7% (365)
Income Burke County ND USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.1% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.0% 7.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.8% 10.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.4% 17.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 13.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.5% 18.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.9% 8.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 16.7% 8.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Burke County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Burke County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Burke County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Burke County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Burke County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Burke County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Burke County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Burke County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Burke County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Burke County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (43)
9-12th Grade
6% (131)
High School / GED
26% (567)
Some College
27% (589)
Associate's Degree
14% (305)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (458)
Master's Degree
4% (87)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Burke County ND USA
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 26% 26% 26%
Some College 27% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 14% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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