Burke, SD Demographics

A map of Burke's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	635	534	89.7%	92.9%
Multiracial	56	21	7.9%	3.7%
Native American/Other	17	15	2.4%	2.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	0.9%

Burke, South Dakota has an estimated population of 708, a large increase from the 575 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 7.9% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burke, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burke has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burke, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 18.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burke is ranked the 114th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Burke was ranked the 128th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burke's White Population

635 residents of Burke, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burke is higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Burke ranks 160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's White population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. White residents' share of Burke's population has decreased from 92.9% to 89.7%.

Burke is more White than neighboring Gregory (83.3% White), and Naper (60.7% White). Burke is less White than neighboring Herrick (91.8% White), St. Charles (100% White), and Dallas (100% White).

Burke's Black Population

0 residents of Burke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burke is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Burke ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Burke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burke is less Black than neighboring Gregory (2.5% Black).

Burke's Asian Population

0 residents of Burke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burke is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Burke ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Burke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Burke is less Asian than neighboring Gregory (1.9% Asian).

Burke's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Burke, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burke is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Burke ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Burke's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Burke is less Hispanic than neighboring Gregory (1.7% Hispanic), and Naper (2.6% Hispanic).

Burke's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Burke, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burke is lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Burke ranks 185th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burke's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Burke is more Native American/Other than neighboring Herrick (0% Native American/Other), St. Charles (0% Native American/Other), and Dallas (0% Native American/Other). Burke is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gregory (2.5% Native American/Other), and Naper (36.8% Native American/Other).

Burke's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Burke, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burke is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Burke ranks 179th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Burke's population has increased from 3.7% to 7.9%.

Burke is more Multiracial than neighboring St. Charles (0% Multiracial), Dallas (0% Multiracial), and Naper (0% Multiracial). Burke is less Multiracial than neighboring Herrick (8.2% Multiracial), and Gregory (8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.