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Burke, TX
City in Angelina County, Texas.
Population
663
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
235
ZIP codes
0
Burke and its ZIP codes
Burke at a glance
- Burke is about 2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,969 a year, 20% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,100 (50% below Texas) and median rent is $1,065 a month.
Housing and community stats
Burke, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,969
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$141,100
Median rent
$1,065/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (98), German Americans (40), Irish Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Angelina County. PPP loans are for Burke.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,427
35,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,573
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$548M
FY 2026, $6,338 per person
How people get to work
Burke, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burke, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
607
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
310
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 38°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burke, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.2%
U.S. 11.1% +7.1 pts
Cities near Burke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DibollCity | 3.2 mi | 5 |
| LufkinCity | 6.6 mi | 34.2 |
| HudsonCity | 7.3 mi | 5.1 |
| HuntingtonCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| Pleasant HillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| CorriganTown | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| WellsTown | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| ZavallaCity | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| ChesterTown | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| GrovetonCity | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| KennardCity | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| Seven OaksCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| NacogdochesCity | 28 mi | 27.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burke, TX in?
- Burke is in Angelina County, Texas.
- What is the population of Burke, TX?
- About 663 people live in Burke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burke?
- Nearby places include Diboll (3.2 mi), Lufkin (6.6 mi), Hudson (7.3 mi), Huntington (12 mi), Redland (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023