Burke County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Burke County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,163. It is the 45th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burke County is 41.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burke County is $96,339. This is 27% higher than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% higher. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 52% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $141,900. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Burke County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Burke County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.8% vs 1.5%).

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.