Burke, NC County is a great place to live and visit with a population of 87,829 people and a population density of 179 people per square mile. The area provides numerous businesses, organizations, and outdoor activities for residents and tourists alike. For business seekers, there is the Burke County Chamber of Commerce which provides economic development support and resources to local businesses. Those looking for outdoor recreation have access to hiking trails in Pisgah National Forest, boating along Lake James, rock-climbing at Table Rock Mountain, or fishing at South Mountains State Park. There are also many organizations offering volunteer opportunities like Burke AgeWell Council on Aging or the American Red Cross. If you're looking for some family fun then take in one of the local sporting events such as minor league baseball games with the Hickory Crawdads or weekly racing events at Hickory Motor Speedway. Burke County has something for everyone!
The population in Burke County is 87,829. There are 174 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Burke County is 44.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Burke County is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Burke County
- 52.4% are married
- 11.9% are divorced
- 26.9% are married with children
- 17.4% have children, but are single
Race in Burke County
- 82.3% are White
- 5.9% are Black
- 3.6% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 5.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander