Burke County GIS Maps
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Burke County, North Dakota, has 2,201 residents across 7,561 parcels and covers 1,103.6 square miles. The population grew 11.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Burke County is 38013.
Powers Lake is the county's largest population center. Burke County also includes 6 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 51 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Burke County Trends
- Population
- 2,201▴
- Median Home Value
- $141,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,625▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Burke County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Burke County Parcels
Burke County has 7,561 mapped parcels covering 709,493 acres. The median assessed value is $59,400. The median lot size is 135.59 acres. 5,394 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 3,296 distinct owner names. About 19% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside North Dakota. Owner names, mailing addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Burke County Parcel viewer here.
Burke County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 7,561 | 100% |
| Owner name | 7,554 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 7,554 | 99.9% |
| Site address | 0 | 0% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 7,554 | 99.9% |
| Land value | 7,554 | 99.9% |
| Improvement value | 7,554 | 99.9% |
| Acreage | 7,561 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 7,561 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Burke County parcel records.
Burke County Population
Burke County had 2,201 residents in 2020. That was 11.8% higher than in 2010. Burke County had 41 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 2 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Powers Lake, Bowbells and Columbus.
Population Trend in Burke County ND
Burke County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Burke County Zip Codes
Burke County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Powers Lake (58773), Bowbells (58721) and Columbus (58727). Powers Lake is the largest zip by population, with about 857 residents or 39% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 75% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Burke County ND
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58773 | Powers Lake | 857 | ▴ 24.7% |
| 58721 | Bowbells | 506 | ▾ -4.3% |
| 58727 | Columbus | 288 | ▴ 3.2% |
| 58752 | Lignite | 281 | ▴ 26% |
| 58737 | Lignite | 147 | ▴ 5% |
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Burke County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Burke County Demographics
Burke County has a median age of 41.1, which makes the county a little older than North Dakota overall. About 26.4% of residents are under 18, while 21.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.3%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Burke County ND
Median Age
41.1
Under 18
26.4%
Age 65+
21.2%
Bachelor's+
23.5%
Burke County School Districts
Burke County is served by 6 public school districts with 1,625 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Tioga Public 15, Divide County Public 1 and Kenmare Public 28. Those three districts account for about 75% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Burke County ND
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga Public School District 15 | 544 | 33.5% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Divide County Public School District 1 | 382 | 23.5% | ▴ 4.7% |
| Kenmare Public School District 28 | 291 | 17.9% | ▴ 5.8% |
| Powers Lake Public School District 27 | 221 | 13.6% | ▾ -3.1% |
| Burke Central Public School District 36 | 95 | 5.8% | ▴ 6.7% |
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Burke County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Burke County Housing & Real Estate
Burke County has a median home value of $141,900 and a median gross rent of $725. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the North Dakota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $110,000 and homes spent about 35 days on the market.
Burke County Housing Mix
Burke County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Burke County Housing Trends
Burke County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Burke County, ND
Burke County has 132 business listings across 67 categories. The largest categories in Burke County business listings are Lake (13, 9.8%), Churches & Religious Organizations (7, 5.3%), and Public And Government Association (6, 4.5%). The full Burke County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Burke County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Burke County, ND
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 13 | 9.8% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 7 | 5.3% |
| Public And Government Association | 6 | 4.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 6 | 4.5% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 4 | 3.0% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 4 | 3.0% |
| Chicken Restaurant | 3 | 2.3% |
| Shipping Center | 3 | 2.3% |
| Golf Courses | 3 | 2.3% |
| Post Offices | 3 | 2.3% |
Burke County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Mertes Implement | Agricultural Service | Bowbells |
| Moyle Farms Microgreens | Agriculture | Lignite |
| Bowbells Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Bowbells |
| The Food Barn | American Restaurants | Powers Lake |
| The Exchange Network | ATMs | Lignite |
| Lignite Service & Repair | Auto Repair | Lignite |
| Liberty State Bank | Banks & Credit Unions | Powers Lake |
| Bethel Baptist Powers Lake | Baptist Church | Powers Lake |
| Roadhouse Bar | Bars & Nightlife | Powers Lake |
| Studio U | Beauty And Spa | Bowbells |
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Burke County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Burke County Basemaps
Burke County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Burke County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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