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Burke County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Waynesboro

Burke County's estimated 2025 population is 24,446 with a growth rate of 0.02% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Burke County is the 80th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 23,343 and has seen a growth of 4.73% since that time.

24,446
Total Population
30
Population Density (miĀ²)
80
Population Rank (State)
4 0.02%
Annual Population Growth

Burke County Population

Burke County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,24350.12%
Black or African American11,06145.28%
Two or more races7473.06%
Other race2250.92%
Asian1270.52%
Native American240.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Burke County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$84,129-
Families$57,594$85,643
Households$50,739$81,112
Non Families$29,124$67,094

$41,493

Average Income

$50,739

Median Household Income

19.17%

Poverty Rate