Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC

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2021 Population
132,384
2.35% 1-year decline
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
44.3
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
16.7%
4.89% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$49,181
9.71% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$129,500
5.28% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
54,766
0.154% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 132k people with a median age of 44.3 and a median household income of $49,181. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC declined from 135,571 to 132,384, a −2.35% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,827 to $49,181, a 9.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (83%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.21%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.76%), Other (Hispanic) (2.5%), and White (Hispanic) (2.47%).

8.55% of the households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.4% of the residents in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are Western Piedmont Community College (419 degrees awarded in 2021) and McDowell Technical Community College (242 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was $129,500, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

Most people in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 132k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.6% of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (6.1k people).

In 2021, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.66k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (6,884 households), Hmong (1,829 households), and Arabic (347 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
65,541
Women
49.5%
66,948
Men
50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 132,489 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

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Citizenship

97.4%
2021 Citizenship
97.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.4% of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    110k ± 152
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.89k ± 536
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    3.66k ± 140
6.45%
Hispanic Population
8.54k people

In 2021, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.66k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.45% of the people in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (8.54k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    1,733 ± 1,015 people
  2. Guatemala
    1,014 ± 779 people
  3. Laos
    813 ± 698 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,733 Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,014 and Laos with 813.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
6.1k people
4.79%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
6.5k people

As of 2021, 4.6% of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC residents (6.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was 4.79%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    6,884 households (5.47%)
  2. Hmong
    1,829 households (1.45%)
  3. Arabic
    347 households (0.276%)

8.55% of the households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 5.47% of the households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,181 ± 385
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    913 ± 213
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    829 ± 215

Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.48 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC employs 54.8k people. The largest industries in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (3,949 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,404 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,346 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($139,416), Banking & related activities ($102,892), and Computer Systems Design ($97,675).

Males in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,105. The income inequality in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.419, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
26,531
Women
48.5%
28,151
Men
51.5%

The workforce of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 54,682 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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Occupations

54.8k
2021 Value
0.154%
1 Year growth
± 0.154%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.154%, from 54.7k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, are Cashiers (1,798 people), Registered nurses (1,665 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,662 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

54.8k
2021 Value
0.154%
1 Year growth
± 0.154%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 0.154%, from 54.7k employees to 54.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,949 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,404 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,346 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,979
Median earning men ± $1,369
$29,717
Median earning women ± $1,728

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,188), Information ($56,250), and Wholesale Trade ($46,225).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($44,471), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,964).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC awarded 661 degrees. The student population of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,025 male students and 1,780 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are White (516 and 79%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (66 and 10.1%), Asian (38 and 5.82%), and Black or African American (24 and 3.68%).

The largest universities in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Western Piedmont Community College (419 and 63.4%) and McDowell Technical Community College (242 and 36.6%).

The most popular majors in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (206 and 31.2%), Registered Nursing (53 and 8.02%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (35 and 5.3%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,805 students enrolled in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, 36.5% men and 63.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,213 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 206 degree-majors awarded
  2. 53 degree-majors awarded
  3. 13 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 206 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 419 degrees awarded
  2. 242 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Piedmont Community College with 419 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 241 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.574 times less than the 420 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 516 degrees mean that there were 7.82 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 66 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,128) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($151) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.37% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.8k), Some college (22.9k), and Secondary Education (19.3k).

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The median property value in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was $129,500 in 2021, which is 0.529 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $123,000 to $129,500, a 5.28% increase. The homeownership rate in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC is 74.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC is $49,181. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Property

$129,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,723
$39,299
Median Property Taxes
±$1,523

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Rent vs Own

74.8%
Homeownership
2021
67.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 74.8% of the housing units in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.9%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$49,181
Median Household Income
± $2,724
52.6k
Number of Households
± 1,728

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.6k households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC grew to $49,181 from the previous year's value of $44,827.

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Wage Distribution

0.419
2021 Wage GINI in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC
0.419
2020 Wage GINI in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was 0.419 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0233% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (84.7%)
  2. Carpooled (9.05%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.4%)

In 2021, 84.7% of workers in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.05%) and those who worked at home (4.4%).

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Commute Time

23.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC (21.5k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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88.1% of the population of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.66% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.9%
Uninsured
39.7%
Employer Coverage
18.2%
Medicaid
15.5%
Medicare
13.1%
Non-Group
1.66%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC grew by 1.51% from 11.7% to 11.9%.

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