Burke County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Burke County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37023
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 023
Geography
- Land Area
- 506.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 8.00 sq mi
- Total Area
- 514.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.746182
- Longitude
- -81.706180
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 85,629
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 69,781
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 79,788 | 93.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,839 | 6.8% |
| White | 69,751 | 81.5% |
| Black | 5,367 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 2,631 | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 66,484 | 95.3% |
| Hispanic | 3,300 | 4.7% |
| White | 58,966 | 84.5% |
| Black | 4,835 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 2,098 | 3.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 582 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 87,795
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,479
- Poverty Rate
- 15.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 13,313
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 70,844 | 80.7% |
| Black | 5,405 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 3,108 | 3.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 52,881
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,813 | 22.3% |
| Republican | 21,198 | 40.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 19,557 | 37.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 25,160 | 47.6% |
| Female | 27,677 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,788 | 82.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,883 | 3.6% |
| Black | 2,881 | 5.4% |
| Asian | 1,173 | 2.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 28,943
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 25,247 | 57.7% |
| Hispanic | 525 | 27.9% |
| Black | 1,327 | 46.1% |
| Asian | 255 | 21.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 14,001 | 55.6% |
| Female | 14,939 | 54.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 16,913 (26.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 13,658 (20.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 40,358
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $192,424
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $876
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.5%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.