Burke County's estimated 2026 population is 24,554 with a growth rate of 0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Burke County is the 79th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 23,343 and has seen a growth of 5.19% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Burke County includes 50.12% White, 45.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (50.12%)
Black or African American (45.28%)
Two or more races (3.06%)
Other race (0.92%)
Asian (0.52%)
Native American (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,243 | 50.12% |
| Black or African American | 11,061 | 45.28% |
| Two or more races | 747 | 3.06% |
| Other race | 225 | 0.92% |
| Asian | 127 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.1% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Burke County's average per capita income is $41,493. Household income levels show a median of $50,739. The poverty rate stands at 19.17%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,129 | - |
| Families | $57,594 | $85,643 |
| Households | $50,739 | $81,112 |
| Non Families | $29,124 | $67,094 |
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