Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC

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2022 Population

132,428

0.0332% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

44.7

0.903% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

16.3%

2.39% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$53,676

9.14% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$154,900

19.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

55,513

1.36% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 132k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $53,676. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC grew from 132,384 to 132,428, a 0.0332% increase and its median household income grew from $49,181 to $53,676, a 9.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.1%), Other (Hispanic) (2.64%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.61%), and White (Hispanic) (2.21%).

8.98% 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.

97.5% 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 (520 degrees awarded in 2022) and McDowell Technical Community College (342 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was $154,900, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC borders Boone High Country--Watauga, Ashe, Yancey, Avery & Mitchell Counties PUMA, NC, Caldwell & Alexander Counties PUMA, NC, Buncombe County (Southeast)--Asheville City PUMA, NC, Buncombe County (Northwest) PUMA, NC, Rutherford, Cleveland (West) & Polk Counties--Shelby City PUMA, NC, Lincoln & Cleveland (East) Counties PUMA, NC, and Catawba County--Hickory City PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 132k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.62% of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (6.11k people).

In 2022, there were 16.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.76k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.5k Other (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 (7,243 households), Hmong (1,601 households), and Arabic (528 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,517

Women

49.5%

66,877

Men

50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 132,394 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

97.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.5% of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 128
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.76k ± 513
Other (Hispanic)
3.5k ± 629

6.6%

Hispanic Population

8.74k people

6.6% of the people in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (8.74k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,524 ± 953 people
Guatemala
1,316 ± 886 people
Laos
737 ± 665 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,524 Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Guatemala with 1,316 and Laos with 737.

Foreign-Born Population

4.62%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.11k people

4.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.1k people

As of 2022, 4.62% of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC residents (6.11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was 4.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,243 households (5.74%)
Hmong
1,601 households (1.27%)
Arabic
528 households (0.418%)

8.98% 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 5.74% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,543 ± 399
Gulf War (2001-)
1,125 ± 262
Gulf War (1990s)
806 ± 205

Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC employs 55.5k people. The largest industries in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are Construction (3,398 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,294 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,135 people), and the highest paying industries are Banking & related activities ($103,105), Computer Systems Design ($99,964), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($99,678).

Males in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,468. The income inequality in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.417, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

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.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

55.5k

2022 Value

1.36%

1 Year growth

± 1.36%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.36%, from 54.8k employees to 55.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,901 people), Registered nurses (1,706 people), and Cashiers (1,591 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

55.5k

2022 Value

1.36%

1 Year growth

± 1.36%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.36%, from 54.8k employees to 55.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, are Construction (3,398 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,294 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,135 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,687

Median earning men ± $1,284

$32,700

Median earning women ± $1,480

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($64,051), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,115), and Wholesale Trade ($50,893).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,674), Construction ($46,042), and Public Administration ($43,939).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

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

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC awarded 862 degrees. The student population of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,078 male students and 1,771 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are White (693 and 81.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (68 and 7.95%), Asian (49 and 5.73%), and Black or African American (36 and 4.21%).

The largest universities in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Western Piedmont Community College (520 and 60.3%) and McDowell Technical Community College (342 and 39.7%).

The most popular majors in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (214 and 24.8%), General Cosmetology (55 and 6.38%), and Accounting & Finance (54 and 6.26%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 2,849 students enrolled in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, 37.8% men and 62.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,148 records, of which 62.8% were women and 37.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
214 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degrees awarded
Information Technology
22 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 214 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Western Piedmont Community College
520 degrees awarded
McDowell Technical Community College
342 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Piedmont Community College with 520 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 300 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.534 times less than the 562 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 693 degrees mean that there were 10.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 68 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,128) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($172) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.34% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (36.2k), Some college (23.1k), and Secondary Education (18k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was $154,900 in 2022, which is 0.549 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $129,500 to $154,900, a 19.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC is 75.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 24.1 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 $53,676. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $136,654, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $132,713 and $120,161.

Housing

Property

$154,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,867

$40,137

Median Property Taxes

±$1,582

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

Homeownership

2022

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 75.2% of the housing units in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was Wake County (Southwest)--Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $136,654, followed by Wake County (Northwest)--Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Union County (West)--Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $132,713 and $120,161.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,676

Median Household Income

± $2,311

53.4k

Number of Households

± 1,851

In 2022, the median household income of the 53.4k households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC grew to $53,676 from the previous year's value of $49,181.

The following chart displays the households in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.417

2022 Wage GINI in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC

0.419

2021 Wage GINI in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC

In 2022, the income inequality in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC was 0.417 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.576% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (84.6%)
Carpooled (9.03%)
Worked At Home (4.6%)

In 2022, 84.6% of workers in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.03%) and those who worked at home (4.6%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC (20.9k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.6% of the population of Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 39.6% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.83% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1413 patients per year on average, which represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1399 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1657 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 336 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 1% increase from the previous year (1,399 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

39.6%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.83%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC declined by 3.98% from 11.9% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Burke & McDowell Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.