Community and County Profiles
As of 2026 the population of Burleigh County is 104,908. The population is expected to grow to 108,476 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.67%.
The median age of Burleigh County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Burleigh County is 33.4, meaning that there is a 33% 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 $116,771 and projected to be $130,727 in 2031. Per capita income is $47,762, projected to be $53,463 in 2031. 6.27% of households – 6,575 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,202,762 and the average disposable income is $92,347.
There are 44,947 housing units in Burleigh County; 28,726 are owner-occupied, 13,480 are rented, and 2,741 are vacant. The average home value is $391,539, with 9,443 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,330 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 5,114 businesses in Burleigh County, employing 72,547 workers and pulling from a labor force of 51,462 age 16 and above. 6,639 workers commute into Burleigh County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
44,656 residents both live and work in/around Burleigh County. The average travel time is 17.5 minutes. 4.01% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.46% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 40,737 drive alone, 4,531 carpool, and 79 take public transportation. 1,565 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,504 residents work from home.
15,257 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 12,272 have associates degrees, 19,581 have bachelor’s degrees, and 9,316 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
