Burke County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,470 | — | #1,683 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,014 | -29.5% | #2,599 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 years | -1.5% | #2,518 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,600 | -46.2% | #2,215 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $758 | -34.8% | #2,422 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | +45.6% | #2,501 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Burke County has a population of 24,470, making it the #1,683 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Burke County is $53,014, ranking #2,599 out of 3,222 counties — 29.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Burke County is $151,600 (-46.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $758/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.0%.
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86.2% of residents in Burke County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% below the national rate.
About Burke County, Georgia
Burke County, Georgia has a total population of 24,470, making it the 1,683rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Burke County is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Burke County is $53,014, which ranks #2,599 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Burke County is $151,600, 46.2% below the national median. Renters in Burke County pay a median gross rent of $758 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Burke County, 15.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.3 min.
Burke County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 48.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (45.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%).
All data for Burke County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.