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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Burke County

Georgia · 22,243 residents · 827.04 sq mi
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Burke County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,877. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,800. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

22,243
+8%since 1990
from 20,579 in 1990
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
+10%since 1990
from 29.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$27,877
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,136
+60%since 1990
from $8,185 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.7%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
24.0% rent
1.9
−23%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(9,747)
Black52.2%(10,741)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(103)
Asian0%(5)
Diversity Score63.5%(13,071)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(10,336)
Black50.7%(11,285)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(316)
Asian0.2%(51)
Diversity Score64.4%(14,330)
64
+1%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.9%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 55.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
−12%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke County, Georgia?

Burke County, Georgia has about 22,243 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burke County, Georgia?

The typical household in Burke County, Georgia earns about $27,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burke County, Georgia expensive?

In Burke County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $51,800, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Burke County, Georgia?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Burke County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burke County, Georgia?

About 28.7% of people in Burke County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burke County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Burke County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,664 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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