Population 24,470 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burke County
Household size in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 2.64 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.74 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | +0.09 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Burke County average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.98, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 37.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 37.9 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 39.0 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 39.4 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Burke County are younger than 39.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.9, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 15.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 13.3% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 15.4% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Burke County: 18.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country. Few Georgia counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only 13 of 159.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Burke County
Renters in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 31.2% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 32.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 32.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 32.0% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Burke County own their homes; 30.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 56.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 12.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 14.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 16.5% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 14.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +1.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Burke County: 17.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1982 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1984 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Burke County was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in the Augusta area overall, where the median home dates to 1989. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $471 | $760 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $577 | $856 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $695 | $988 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $834 | $1,254 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$362 | +$494 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Burke County costs $834 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $362 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 31.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Burke County
Bachelor's degrees in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 23.7% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 25.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 25.8% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 29.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Burke County: 15.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.3% | 83.9% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.5% | 85.8% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.6% | 87.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.8% | 89.1% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Burke County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Burke County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Georgia counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Burke County
| Period | Burke County | Augusta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.3% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Burke County is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider Augusta area (6.6%). Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Burke County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burke County | 2.70 | 39.0 | 18.1% | 30.0% | 17.0% | 1982 | $834 | 15.7% | 81.8% | 4.8% |
| Jefferson County | 2.63 | 41.5 | 17.6% | 31.9% | 17.6% | 1983 | $709 | 13.3% | 85.1% | 5.4% |
| Glascock County | 2.85 | 35.0 | 11.6% | 32.4% | 25.9% | 1988 | $896 | 16.4% | 81.7% | 1.6% |
| Barnwell County | 2.54 | 40.5 | 17.3% | 29.1% | 18.1% | 1982 | $820 | 13.8% | 84.1% | 7.7% |
| Bamberg County | 2.71 | 43.5 | 11.3% | 29.6% | 28.3% | 1977 | $868 | 18.6% | 75.5% | 19.1% |
| Hancock County | 2.41 | 48.9 | 16.7% | 20.7% | 36.4% | 1986 | $905 | 12.7% | 78.6% | 4.7% |
| Baldwin County | 2.36 | 39.0 | 14.5% | 38.9% | 17.4% | 1987 | $961 | 25.5% | 87.2% | 6.4% |
| Monroe County | 2.77 | 41.2 | 9.2% | 16.2% | 9.3% | 1994 | $988 | 26.6% | 90.8% | 2.9% |
| Berkeley County | 2.64 | 38.4 | 10.5% | 25.5% | 7.4% | 2000 | $1,784 | 33.3% | 92.1% | 3.2% |
| Butts County | 2.83 | 40.9 | 15.7% | 25.7% | 8.3% | 1993 | $1,109 | 15.1% | 84.3% | 2.7% |
| Lamar County | 2.59 | 40.7 | 10.9% | 24.3% | 9.1% | 1987 | $839 | 19.5% | 89.6% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Burke County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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