Burke, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Burke, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Burke | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,188 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5071.1 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.48% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,737 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Burke grew by 5.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 44,188 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Burke is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 23.6% of residents. That is 3.1 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 8,805 19.9% -1.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,946 20.2% -2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 10,409 23.6% +3.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,168 16.2% -0.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.4% of the people living in Burke and men 50.6%.
- Women 49.4% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 50.6% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Burke has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Burke | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $185,486 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.12% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Burke is about 98% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Burke | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $591,229 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,878 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 89.4% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Burke is about 17.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,878 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Burke spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 256 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Burke | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.8 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.5 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 256 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,945 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 29.6% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,876 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,340 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Burke is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Burke has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Burke | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60.4% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.21 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Burke has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Burke | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.3 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.7% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 9.2% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Burke, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Burke, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke, VA | 44,188 | $185,486 #1/2 | $591,229 #1/2 | 30.8 min #1/2 |
| West Springfield, VA | 22,545 | $163,306 | $557,240 | 30.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Burke, Virginia.
How big is Burke, Virginia by population?
About 44,188 people live in Burke, Virginia, in 13,737 households of 3.2 people on average. The median age is 40.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Burke, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Burke, Virginia has 5,071 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 59 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Burke, Virginia an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($591,229 against $185,486), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,878 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Burke, Virginia have a college degree?
60.4% of adults in Burke, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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