Population 2,156 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burke County
Household size in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.98 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.42 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Burke County is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. North Dakota as a whole looks much the same. Household size has climbed from 1.98 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.7 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −10.9 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Burke County are younger than 39.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in North Dakota overall, where the median age is 37.4.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Burke County: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The picture is much the same across North Dakota. Compared with other North Dakota counties, though, Burke County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Burke County
Renters in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Burke County own their homes; 24.9% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 72.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Burke County: 33.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other North Dakota county has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +11 | +6 |
Burke County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $387 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $635 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $815 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $778 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$391 | +$458 | +$606 |
Rent in Burke County runs $778 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 16.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Burke County
Bachelor's degrees in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Burke County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Compared with other North Dakota counties, Burke County has a lower share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Burke County is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. North Dakota as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 0.4% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Burke County runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in North Dakota overall (2.8%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Burke County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | 2.40 | 39.7 | 8.4% | 24.9% | 33.8% | 1969 | $778 | 22.7% | 93.6% | 3.9% |
| Divide County | 2.06 | 50.5 | 4.8% | 22.7% | 28.2% | 1959 | $992 | 28.5% | 91.8% | 2.3% |
| Renville County | 2.32 | 43.7 | 5.3% | 21.3% | 26.2% | 1972 | $871 | 19.3% | 91.5% | 1.1% |
| Ward County | 2.45 | 36.0 | 9.3% | 39.2% | 12.6% | 1987 | $1,073 | 30.0% | 94.8% | 3.8% |
| Bottineau County | 2.32 | 42.5 | 10.1% | 20.8% | 24.8% | 1974 | $715 | 30.5% | 94.4% | 1.6% |
| Sheridan County | 2.45 | 44.9 | 4.5% | 28.2% | 26.9% | 1963 | $825 | 27.5% | 91.3% | 1.9% |
| Pierce County | 2.05 | 42.7 | 6.1% | 18.4% | 10.3% | 1969 | $707 | 27.8% | 93.3% | 1.1% |
| Rolette County | 3.27 | 33.8 | 31.2% | 37.2% | 17.4% | 1983 | $532 | 17.5% | 84.2% | 3.9% |
| Daniels County | 2.01 | 52.7 | 4.0% | 16.9% | 34.7% | 1957 | $576 | 24.4% | 94.6% | 0.5% |
| Towner County | 2.07 | 48.8 | 7.5% | 21.2% | 19.6% | 1969 | $659 | 24.1% | 91.4% | 0.7% |
| Valley County | 2.59 | 45.0 | 8.8% | 21.5% | 26.5% | 1966 | $785 | 26.0% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Burke County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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