Community and County Profiles
As of 2025 the population of Burleigh County is 102,930. The population is expected to grow to 106,667 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.72%.
The median age of Burleigh County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Burleigh County is 31.9, meaning that there is a 32% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Burleigh County is $110,584 and projected to be $120,392 in 2030. Per capita income is $44,516, projected to be $48,080 in 2030. 4.92% of households – 5,067 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,128,206 and the average disposable income is $88,449.
There are 44,385 housing units in Burleigh County; 28,749 are owner-occupied, 12,426 are rented, and 3,210 are vacant. The average home value is $384,358, with 8,815 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,388 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,164 businesses in Burleigh County, employing 74,893 workers and pulling from a labor force of 50,061 age 16 and above. 6,543 workers commute into Burleigh County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
43,329 residents both live and work in/around Burleigh County. The average travel time is 17.5 minutes. 4% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.25% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 40,076 drive alone, 4,356 carpool, and 87 take public transportation. 1,407 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,032 residents work from home.
15,114 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 11,258 have associates degrees, 19,558 have bachelor’s degrees, and 8,871 hold a graduate or professional degree.
