Town · Vermont
Burke, Vermont
Burke, town, in Caledonia County, Vermont. Burke had 1,646 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,651 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,317 (±197). GEOID 5000510450.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,646
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,651 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,317 ±197
Median household income
$87,143
±$17,233 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$340,600
±$17,514 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$938
±$191 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Burke and what county is it in?
Burke is a town in Caledonia County, Vermont. It covers 33.6 square miles of land, 49 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Burke: West Burke (village, 281 in 2020) and East Burke (CDP, 94 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Burke, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,646 people lived in Burke on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 1,651 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,317 (±197).
| Measure | Burke | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,317±197 | 30,475 | no clear change |
| Households | 562±74 | 13,091 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34±0.21 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 908±89 | 16,164 | −205 |
Burke's population since 2000
From 1,571 in 2000 to 1,646 in 2025: up 4.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Burke as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Burke?
The median resident of Burke is 41.1 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.3%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burke | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±4.8 | 46.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0%±4.8 pts | 18.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.7%±4.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Male | 52.7%±4.4 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.0%±1.5 pts | 91.9% | +3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±2.0 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9%±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.9%±1.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4%±3.2 pts | 17.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7%±2.2 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.4%±6.1 pts | 33.2% | +10.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.8%±5.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8%±4.9 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5%±3.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Burke earn?
Half of Burke's 562 households earn less than $87,143 a year (±$17,233), against $69,970 in Caledonia County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $64,832 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burke | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,143±$17,233 | $69,970 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $120,502±$18,349 | $91,960 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,954±$8,135 | $40,336 | +$12,843 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0%±3.5 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6%±5.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.5%±3.4 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.1%±3.4 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.3%±5.7 pts | 86.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Burke?
Owners occupy 88.6% of Burke's occupied homes and renters 11.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $340,600 by its owner (±$17,514). The median renter pays $938 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Burke | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $340,600±$17,514 | $227,900 | +$98,892 |
| Median gross rent | $938±$191 | $920 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.3%±22.0 pts | 38.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,887±$224 | $1,605 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.6%±5.8 pts | 79.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.4%±5.8 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Housing units | 908±89 | 16,164 | −205 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±31.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.9%±6.4 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.3%±2.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1%±2.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.3%±5.5 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0%±3.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Burke building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Burke in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 4.9 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Burke work and get to work?
62.4% of Burke's workers drive alone and 23.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes.
| Measure | Burke | Caledonia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0%±5.6 pts | 62.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 62.4%±8.7 pts | 69.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.5%±5.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.4%±7.7 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±3.6 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Burke?
1 census tract lies mostly in Burke (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9571Caledonia County | 2,073 | $81,932 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Burke) · Census block assignment files
How does Burke compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Burke is the 5,611th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 99th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Burke ranks 66th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 99th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 91st | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 133rd | 202 |
| Median household income | 66th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 51st | 202 |
| Median home value | 63rd | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 151st | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 79th | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 82nd | 200 |
| Median age | 151st | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 37th | 201 |
| Work from home | 29th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 87th | 202 |
Burke's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Burke with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Burke?
19 of the 57 figures for Burke on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Burke are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.