Burke, Virginia

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 30.2 km² (11.6 mi²). 29.9 km² (11.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.03% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 57,737 people, 19,215 households, and 15,756 families residing in the community. Burke is the largest community in Virginia recognized by the Census Bureau, other than counties and incorporated cities (although 11 cities and Arlington, Virginia have greater populations). The population density is 1,933.4/km² (5,008.0/mi²). There are 19,367 housing units at an average density of 648.5/km² (1,679.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP is 74.36% White, 14.66% Asian, 5.04% African American, 3.27% from two or more races, 0.21% Native American, 0.08% Pacific Islander, and 2.37% from other races. 7.43% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 19,215 households out of which 44.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.6% are married couples living together, 8.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% are non-families. 13.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.99 and the average family size is 3.30.

The population distribution by age is 27.9% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 30.6% from 45 to 64, and 5.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.1 males.

The median income for a household in Burke is $93,561, and the median income for a family is $99,487. Males have a median income of $66,149 versus $41,933 for females. The per capita income for the CDP is $34,936. 2.3% of the population and 1.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

History

During the American Civil War, the station was burned but was rebuilt after the war.

Burke House, which is still extant and in use as a dwelling, remains in possession of descendants of Silas Burke.

Schools

Communities

One of the largest developments in Burke is Lake Braddock. Other notable communities in the Burke area include Signal Hill and Crownleigh.

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