This was 21.1 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 44,077.
94.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Burke for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,501 | 5.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 2,923 | 9.9 |
| GED or alternative credential | 419 | 1.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 1,248 | 4.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 3,256 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 1,945 | 6.6 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9,098 | 30.7 |
| Master's degree | 7,517 | 25.4 |
| Professional school degree | 1,210 | 4.1 |
| Doctorate degree | 515 | 1.7 |
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