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Burke County

Georgia · 24,596 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 $45,699. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,900. Households here earn about 25% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,596
+11%since 2000
from 22,243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+26%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,699
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,877 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,050
+83%since 2000
from $13,136 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services9.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+6%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(11,941)
Black44.5%(10,957)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(777)
Asian0.4%(97)
Other1.6%(388)
Diversity Score68.6%(16,871)
Segregation Score23.4%(5,767)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$44,389−3%
Home value$92,900+3%
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BURKE COUNTY VS
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Income$55,637+22%
Home value$178,500+99%
Population206,559+746%
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BURKE COUNTY VS
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Income$53,014+16%
Home value$105,400+17%
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BURKE COUNTY VS
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Home value$124,300+38%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burke County, Georgia?

Burke County, Georgia has about 24,596 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burke County, Georgia earns about $45,699 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 $89,900, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Burke County, Georgia?

About 14.5% 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 19.0% 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 4,017 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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