Burke County Demographics

A map of Burke County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,754	11,941	48.0%	48.5%
Black	11,012	10,957	45.0%	44.5%
Hispanic	872	777	3.6%	3.2%
Multiracial	684	703	2.8%	2.9%
Asian	122	97	0.5%	0.4%
Native American/Other	26	121	0.1%	0.5%

Burke County, Georgia has an estimated population of 24,470, a less than 1% change from the 24,596 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.0% White, 45.0% Black, 3.6% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burke County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burke is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burke County, that probability was 56.4% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burke County is ranked the 78th most populous county in Georgia, out of 159 counties. Burke County was ranked the 78th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Burke County's White Population

11,754 residents of Burke County, or 48.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burke County is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Burke County ranks 125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Burke County's population has decreased from 48.5% to 48.0%.

Burke County is more White than neighboring Richmond County (31.4% White), and Jefferson County (41.1% White). Burke County is less White than neighboring Jenkins County (52.7% White), Screven County (55.1% White), and Columbia County (63.2% White).

Burke County's Black Population

11,012 residents of Burke County, or 45.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burke County is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Burke County ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke County's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Burke County's population has increased from 44.5% to 45.0%.

Burke County is more Black than neighboring Jenkins County (37.1% Black), Screven County (39% Black), and Columbia County (18.7% Black). Burke County is less Black than neighboring Richmond County (55.7% Black), and Jefferson County (52.7% Black).

Burke County's Asian Population

122 residents of Burke County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burke County is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Burke County ranks 130th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.8%. Asian residents' share of Burke County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Burke County is more Asian than neighboring Jenkins County (0% Asian), Jefferson County (0% Asian), and Screven County (0% Asian). Burke County is less Asian than neighboring Richmond County (1.6% Asian), and Columbia County (4.7% Asian).

Burke County's Hispanic Population

872 residents of Burke County, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burke County is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Burke County ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Burke County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Burke County is more Hispanic than neighboring Screven County (2.7% Hispanic). Burke County is less Hispanic than neighboring Jenkins County (9.2% Hispanic), Richmond County (5.8% Hispanic), and Columbia County (8% Hispanic).

Burke County's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Burke County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burke County is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Burke County ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burke County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Burke County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Screven County (0% Native American/Other). Burke County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Richmond County (0.8% Native American/Other), Jefferson County (1% Native American/Other), and Columbia County (0.9% Native American/Other).

Burke County's Multiracial Population

684 residents of Burke County, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burke County is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Burke County ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 159 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Burke County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Burke County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.8%.

Burke County is more Multiracial than neighboring Jenkins County (0.9% Multiracial), and Jefferson County (1.6% Multiracial). Burke County is less Multiracial than neighboring Richmond County (4.7% Multiracial), Screven County (3.1% Multiracial), and Columbia County (4.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.