Burke County, NC
Burke
Few communities can offer direct access to the economic engine of the Charlotte Region, while also providing the manufacturing heritage and quality of life assets associated with NC’s Western Region. Burke County, NC delivers both.
The community is home to approximately 90,000 people – as well as globally competitive companies including 10 foreign-owned manufacturers. Located one hour from both Charlotte Douglas International and Asheville airports, Burke County offers ease of access to markets. It has access to several major interstates including I-77, I-85 and I-40, which crosses the county for more than 30 miles.
Burke County has a manufacturing base with 807,200 + workers within a 45-mile radius and is home to NC the #1 Public Highschool in the US, the School of Science and Math (NCSSM) in Morganton.
The community is known for its recreational amenities such as Lake James, Pisgah National Forest, Linville Gorge, and South Mountains State Park.
Come see why Burke Works for manufacturers!
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The community is home to approximately 90,000 people – as well as globally competitive companies including 10 foreign-owned manufacturers. Located one hour from both Charlotte Douglas International and Asheville airports, Burke County offers ease of access to markets. It has access to several major interstates including I-77, I-85 and I-40, which crosses the county for more than 30 miles.
Burke County has a manufacturing base with 807,200 + workers within a 45-mile radius and is home to NC the #1 Public Highschool in the US, the School of Science and Math (NCSSM) in Morganton.
The community is known for its recreational amenities such as Lake James, Pisgah National Forest, Linville Gorge, and South Mountains State Park.
Come see why Burke Works for manufacturers!
REGIONAL BENEFITS
Population
88,655
Population
89,796
2030 Population
45.2
Median Age
33,237
Labor Force
Income
$23.56/hr
Average Wage
$60,131
Median Household Income
Education
86%
High School Graduation Rate
EDUCATION BREAKDOWN
19.8%
Some College
12.8%
Associate Degree
21.8%
Bachelor’s Degree
7.9%
Graduate Degree or Higher
Education Institutions
Western Piedmont Community College
North Carolina School of Science Math
Top 5 Largest Sectors By Employment Percentages
21.8%
Manufacturing
20.5%
Government
14.5%
Health Care and Social Assistance
9.6%
Retail Trade
8.8%
Accommodation and Food
Industry Clusters
Manufacturing
Metalworking
Food and Beverage
Logistics
Automotive and Aerospace
Life Sciences
Major Employers
Valdese Weavers
Leviton
Aumovio
Case Farms
UNC Health Blue Ridge
Synergy Labs
Gerresheimer
25.2 minute
Commute Time
Airports
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (1 hr 15 min)
Foothills Regional Airport
Hickory Regional Airport
Asheville Regional Airport (1 hr 10 min)
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Brandon Ruppe
Burke Development Incorporated