Burke County, Georgia
Burke County is home to 24,470 people. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $53,014.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,470 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $53,014 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 18.3% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 21.2% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 4.6% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 13.8% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $151,600 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $758 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.4% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.7% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.3 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Emanuel County
- Jefferson County
- Jenkins County
- Richmond County
- Screven County
- Aiken County, South Carolina
- Allendale County, South Carolina
- Barnwell County, South Carolina
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.