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Burke County, Georgia
Burke County, Georgia. Burke County had 24,408 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.8% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 13033.
Burke County is one of the 7 counties of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,408
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,596 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,470
Median household income
$53,014
±$3,683 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$151,600
±$25,091 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$758
±$76 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Burke County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,596 residents in Burke County. The Census Bureau estimates 24,408 for July 1, 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 24,470 over 827 square miles of land.
| Measure | Burke County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,470 | 10,940,407 | +1,950 |
| Households | 9,184±397 | 4,074,366 | +991 |
| Average household size | 2.64±0.11 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,300±21 | 4,541,835 | +1,236 |
Burke County's population since 2000
From 22,243 in 2000 to 24,408 in 2025: up 9.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Burke County?
Burke County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Waynesboro with 5,511 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Waynesboro | 5,799 | $41,620 |
|---|---|---|
| SardisGEOID 1368740 | 995 | $52,303 |
| MidvilleGEOID 1351240 | 385 | $32,778 |
| KeysvilleGEOID 1343360 | 300 | not published |
| GirardGEOID 1332916 | 184 | $66,250 |
| GoughGEOID 1334176 | 137 | $13,872 |
| VidetteGEOID 1379416 | 103 | not published |
| Blythe | 744 | $48,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Burke County?
The median resident of Burke County is 38.3 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 45.0%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burke County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3±0.5 | 37.6 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 24.5%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% | 11.0% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.0%±0.1 pts | 49.1% | +0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 45.0%±1.2 pts | 30.7% | −3.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3%±2.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.8%±2.3 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.9%±2.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5%±3.1 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1%±1.5 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Burke County earn?
Half of Burke County's 9,184 households earn less than $53,014 a year (±$3,683), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $54,336 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burke County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,014±$3,683 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,205±$17,062 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,957±$6,325 | $40,924 | +$6,669 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3%±3.5 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.2%±7.8 pts | 18.3% | −18.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.9%±3.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.6%±3.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Burke County?
Owners occupy 70.0% of Burke County's occupied homes and renters 30.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,600 by its owner (±$25,091). The median renter pays $758 a month including utilities, and 40.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Burke County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,600±$25,091 | $303,300 | +$42,437 |
| Median gross rent | $758±$76 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.0%±10.8 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,394±$162 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.0%±3.8 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,300±21 | 4,541,835 | +1,236 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.0%±10.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.1%±4.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.0%±4.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.1%±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Burke County building?
Builders took permits for 100 new housing units across Burke County in 2025 (52 single-family), 4.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Burke County get to work?
78.6% of Burke County's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Burke County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.3%±2.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±1.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6%±4.4 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.8%±3.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3%±3.0 pts | 15.9% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.0 min±1.9 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Burke County's census tracts?
Burke County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $27,188 (Tract 9509) to $115,833 (Tract 9501.02).
| Tract 9501.0113033950101 | 2,362±521 | $65,618 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501.0213033950102 | 3,007±689 | $115,833 |
| Tract 950213033950200 | 3,092±684 | $51,875 |
| Tract 950413033950400 | 5,679±661 | $49,978 |
| Tract 950513033950500 | 5,942±738 | $46,889 |
| Tract 950713033950700 | 2,433±461 | $54,281 |
| Tract 950913033950900 | 1,955±331 | $27,188 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Burke County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 78th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 135th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 125th of 159 |
| Median household income | 106th of 159 |
| Median home value | 96th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 123rd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 69th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 104th of 159 |
| Median age | 102nd of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Burke County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.