Burke County North Carolina Map and Data
Burke County North Carolina Profile and Data
| Name | Burke County |
| State | North Carolina |
| FIPS Code | 37023 |
| County Seat | Morganton |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 90,821 |
| Population Growth Rate(2000-2022) | -3.68% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 88.91% |
| Public School Majority Ethnicity | White 64% |
| Partisan Voting Index | Strongly Republican:+22 |
| Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 3.8% |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
Burke County Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Population (2022) |
|---|---|
| White | 88.91% |
| African American | 6.31% |
| Hispanic | 0.98% |
| Asian | 3.65% |
| Native American | 0.07% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
Burke County Public School Race/Ethnicity Data
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage of Public School Students (2023) |
|---|---|
| White | 63.72% |
| African American | 4.36% |
| Hispanic | 19.64% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Native American | 0.13% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 0.28% |