Burke County Population 1990 Present Year Five Year Projection
    2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Population by Age Group 20,540 22,910 22,970 23,020 23,090 23,140 23,200
Under - 17 7,520 7,530 7,560 7,620 7,640 7,670 7,710
18 - 34 5,030 4,970 4910 4860 4840 4810 4,800
35 - 54 5,960 6,040 6100 6050 5980 5960 5,960
55 - 74 3,160 3,180 3190 4530 3360 3420 3,490
75 - Older 1,190 1,210 1210 1230 1250 1250 1,260
% Distribution by Age Group              
Under - 17 37 33 33 33 33 33 33
18 - 34 24 22 21 21 21 21 21
35 - 54 29 26 27 26 26 26 26
55 - 74 14 14 14 20 15 15 15
75 - Older 6 5 5 5 5 5 5
Median Age      
Households
Number 7,080 8,090 8,140 8,180 8,220 8,270 8,310
Median Household Income 19,870 24,002          
Household Income Distribution              
Under - $29,999 3,840 3,570 3,520 5,090 5,050 5,010 4,940
$30,000 - $49,999 1,910 1,760 1,810 1,860 1,910 1,960 2,020
$50,00 - $74,999 1,130 890 910 940 960 980 1,020
$75,000 - Above 210 290 290 300 310 310 320
               
Net Migration Last Five Years Available          
Workforce Education Attainment (25 - 64 Years of Age) Percentage %
Under - 12 Years 32.9
12 Years Only 40.7
Some College 13.5
College Graduates 9.5
Subtotal 96.6
16 Years - More 3.4
Total 100