Burke County, Georgia Population 2022
Burke County, Georgia's estimated population is 22,215 with a growth rate of -0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Burke County, Georgia is the 82nd largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 23,336 and has seen a growth of -4.80% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 9,467 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 9,504 | 37 | 0.39% |
| 1810 | 10,858 | 1,354 | 14.25% |
| 1820 | 11,577 | 719 | 6.62% |
| 1830 | 11,833 | 256 | 2.21% |
| 1840 | 13,176 | 1,343 | 11.35% |
| 1850 | 16,100 | 2,924 | 22.19% |
| 1860 | 17,165 | 1,065 | 6.61% |
| 1870 | 17,679 | 514 | 2.99% |
| 1880 | 27,128 | 9,449 | 53.45% |
| 1890 | 28,501 | 1,373 | 5.06% |
| 1900 | 30,165 | 1,664 | 5.84% |
| 1910 | 27,268 | -2,897 | -9.60% |
| 1920 | 30,836 | 3,568 | 13.08% |
| 1930 | 29,224 | -1,612 | -5.23% |
| 1940 | 26,520 | -2,704 | -9.25% |
| 1950 | 23,458 | -3,062 | -11.55% |
| 1960 | 20,596 | -2,862 | -12.20% |
| 1970 | 18,255 | -2,341 | -11.37% |
| 1980 | 19,349 | 1,094 | 5.99% |
| 1990 | 20,579 | 1,230 | 6.36% |
| 2010 | 23,336 | 2,757 | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 23,506 | 170 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 23,048 | -458 | -1.95% |
| 2013 | 22,824 | -224 | -0.97% |
| 2014 | 22,621 | -203 | -0.89% |
| 2015 | 22,632 | 11 | 0.05% |
| 2016 | 22,601 | -31 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 22,545 | -56 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 22,439 | -106 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 22,383 | -56 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 22,327 | -56 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 22,271 | -56 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 22,215 | -56 | -0.25% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,140 | 49.36% |
| Black or African American | 10,685 | 47.35% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.45% |
| Some Other Race | 260 | 1.15% |
| Two or More Races | 380 | 1.68% |
Burke County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,953 | 2.81 | 73.1 |
| Married | 3,895 | 3.4 | 84.6 |
| Male | 326 | 4.54 | 57.4 |
| Female | 1,309 | 3.86 | 57.2 |
| Non Family | 2,423 | 1.07 | 65.2 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 782 | 5.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,923 | 13.23% |
| High School Graduate | 5,295 | 36.44% |
| Some College | 2,885 | 19.86% |
| Associates Degree | 1,542 | 10.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,459 | 10.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 644 | 4.43% |
Burke County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 38 |
| White | 7,517 | 6,503 | 1,606 |
| Black | 6,345 | 4,791 | 420 |
| Hispanic | 427 | 291 | 27 |
| Other Race | 242 | 160 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 186 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.29%.
$34,818
Average Earnings
$45,625
Average Male
$28,947
Average Female
Burke County, Georgia Language by Age
Burke County, Georgia Language
97.50% of Burke County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 2.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.58% of the population.
Burke County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 380 | 152 | 40.00% |
| Black | 10,573 | 3,051 | 28.86% |
| White | 10,363 | 940 | 9.07% |
| Other | 13 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 727 | 53 | 7.29% |
18.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.50%
Male Poverty Rate
21.12%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Burke County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burke County, Georgia is Multiple, with 40.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burke County, Georgia is Hispanic, with 7.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.33%.
Burke County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Burke County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Burke County, Georgia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Burke County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,018 | 11.92% |
| Black | 506 | 6.70% |
| Other Race | 14 | 5.79% |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 45.29% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 9.03% |
Burke County, Georgia Veterans by Education
3.20%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.08%
Born in Burke County, Georgia
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.34% of Burke County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 76.08% having been born in Georgia. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990