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Burke County

Georgia · 23,316 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 $33,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,000. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,316
+5%since 2000
from 22,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,155
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,877 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,934
+21%since 2000
from $13,136 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(10,336)
Black50.7%(11,285)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(316)
Asian0.2%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(14,330)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.5%(10,844)
Black49.2%(11,469)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(617)
Asian0.3%(68)
Other0.8%(198)
Diversity Score67%(15,627)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Income$44,389+34%
Home value$92,900+21%
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BURKE COUNTY VS
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Income$55,637+68%
Home value$178,500+132%
Population206,559+746%
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BURKE COUNTY VS
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Income$53,014+60%
Home value$105,400+37%
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Home value$124,300+61%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke County, Georgia?

Burke County, Georgia has about 23,316 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burke County, Georgia earns about $33,155 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 $77,000, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Burke County, Georgia?

About 9.1% 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 25.7% 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 2,737 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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