Burke County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Burke County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13033
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 033
Geography
- Land Area
- 827.04 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 834.98 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.060181
- Longitude
- -82.000164
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,303
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,298
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,568 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 733 | 3.0% |
| White | 11,732 | 48.3% |
| Black | 11,116 | 45.7% |
| Asian | 124 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 27 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,856 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 440 | 2.4% |
| White | 9,303 | 50.8% |
| Black | 8,247 | 45.1% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 184 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,470
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,676
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,411
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,340 | 50.4% |
| Black | 11,077 | 45.3% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,838
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,499 | 53.7% |
| Republican | 3,993 | 25.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,346 | 21.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,490 | 47.3% |
| Female | 8,348 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,229 | 45.6% |
| Hispanic | 323 | 2.0% |
| Black | 7,527 | 47.5% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,141
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 51.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,285 | 59.3% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 31.0% |
| Black | 3,401 | 45.2% |
| Asian | 24 | 36.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,616 | 48.3% |
| Female | 4,525 | 54.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,638 (29.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,457 (15.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,300
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $153,504
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $783
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.