Burke, South Dakota is a small community of 710 people located in Gregory County. It has a population density of 1,052 people per square mile which is much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Burke has a few local businesses, such as Fiddler's Green Bar & Grill and the Burke Store, as well as some churches. For outdoor activities, Burke offers fishing, hiking at local parks like Cedric Creek Recreational Area and camping at Cedar Cove Campground. The town also hosts several sporting events throughout the year, including basketball games at Burke High School and baseball tournaments for both adults and children at the Laurence Ball Park. Additionally, there are other organizations in town that provide assistance to citizens, such as Burke Volunteer Fire Department and the Gregory County Extension Office.
The population in Burke is 710. There are 1,270 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Burke is 46.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Burke is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Burke
- 53.2% are married
- 7.2% are divorced
- 25.7% are married with children
- 11.2% have children, but are single
Race in Burke
- 90.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 5.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander