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Burleigh County

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Burleigh County is 101,998. The population is expected to grow to 105,682 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.71%.

The median age of Burleigh County residents is 38.

The diversity index of Burleigh County is 31.5, 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.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Burleigh County is $114,088 and projected to be $130,473 in 2029. Per capita income is $46,384, projected to be $52,751 in 2029. 4.52% of households – 4,609 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,236,243 and the average disposable income is $88,016.

There are 44,340 housing units in Burleigh County; 29,646 are owner-occupied, 11,678 are rented, and 3,016 are vacant. The average home value is $379,168, with 8,596 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,497 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 5,097 businesses in Burleigh County, employing 75,495 workers and pulling from a labor force of 50,478 age 16 and above. 6,374 workers commute into Burleigh County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

43,894 residents both live and work in/around Burleigh County. The average travel time is 17.8 minutes. 4.14% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.36% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 40,704 drive alone, 4,716 carpool, and 98 take public transportation. 1,438 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,400 residents work from home.

16,293 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 11,718 have associates degrees, 18,170 have bachelor’s degrees, and 7,831 hold a graduate or professional degree.