Burke County's estimated 2026 population is 24,451 with a growth rate of 0.18% 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 4.75% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 37.8 years
Male: 38.6 years
There are 18,465 adults, (4,331 of whom are seniors) in Burke County.
Female: 12,859 (52.6%)
Male: 11,611 (47.4%)
The racial composition of Burke County includes 50.43% White, 45.27% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,340 | 50.43% |
| Black or African American | 11,077 | 45.27% |
| Two or more races | 826 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 79 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.11% |
Burke County's average per capita income is $44,746. Household income levels show a median of $53,014. The poverty rate stands at 18.34%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,794 | - |
| Families | $60,299 | $89,692 |
| Households | $53,014 | $87,205 |
| Non Families | $32,617 | $75,437 |
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