Where is Burke County, North Carolina?
Burke County is a county equivalent area found in North Carolina, USA. The county government of Burke is found in the county seat of Morganton.
With a total 1,334.04 sq. km of land and water area, Burke County, North Carolina is the 2122nd largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 89,486 people, Burke County has a total 40433 households earning 37263 on average per year.
Burke County, North Carolina - Quick Facts
| FIPS Code | 37023 |
| Area Codes | 828 |
| Time Zone | EST |
| Major Cities | Morganton (population: 54,749), Connelly Springs (population: 12,341), Valdese (population: 9,253), Hildebran (population: 1,738), Drexel (population: 1,513), Rutherford College (population: 594), Glen Alpine (population: 476), Icard (population: 366), Linville Falls (population: 88) |
| Land Area | 34,551 sq miles |
| Water Area | 507 sq miles |
| Household Income | $37,263 |
| Housing Units | 40,433 |
| Median Home Value | $110,900 |
| High School Grads | 77% of population |
| Holders of Bachelors Degrees | 17% of population |
| Retail Spending | $7,443 per capita |
| Food & Accomodation Sales | $107,721 per capita |
| Universities and Colleges | Western Piedmont Community College |
This page was last updated on June 30, 2016.