Burke County, North Carolina Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$58,592

Total Households

36,306

High Earners ($150k+)

10.4%

Very Low (<$20k)

13.5%

Burke County, North Carolina Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Burke County, North Carolina (2024).

Burke County, North Carolina Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k13.5%
Low $20k-34k14.4%
Lower Middle $35k-49k13.4%
Middle $50k-74k20.2%
Upper Middle $75k-149k28.0%
High $150k+10.4%



Household Income FAQs for Burke County, North Carolina

The median household income in Burke County, North Carolina is $58,592.

In recent years, the median household income in Burke County, North Carolina has increased by 57.8%.