Burke County, Georgia

Total Population: 24,427

County Seat: Waynesboro

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Median Home Value

$107,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$50,739

Across all households

Median Age

38.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)48.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)45.0%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Two or More Races3.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%

Under 18 Years

24.8%

65 Years and Over

17.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

51.0%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

11.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$50,739

Mean Household Income

$81,112

Per Capita Income

$31,580

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$107,800

Median Rent

$763/mo

Total Housing Units

11,201

Owner-Occupied

72.7%

Renter-Occupied

27.3%

Vacancy Rate

18.8%

Married Couple Households

42.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.2%

Average Household Size

2.66

Broadband Internet Access

82.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13033.