Market insights · Georgia
Burke County, GA: growth, migration and housing
Burke County has 24,408 residents, down 0.9% since 2020 (+0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 573 households moved in and 635 moved out (-62 net), while a net $6.2M of income left. Median household income is $53,014, the median home $151,600 and median rent $758 a month.
In Georgia: 136th of 159 counties for 5-year population growth · 143rd of 159 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 106th of 159 counties for median household income · 96th of 159 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Burke County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond County, GA | 212 | $9.1M |
| Columbia County, GA | 44 | $2.3M |
| Jefferson County, GA | 23 | $0.9M |
| Aiken County, SC | 20 | $0.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Burke County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond County, GA | 219 | $8.0M |
| Columbia County, GA | 43 | $2.4M |
| Aiken County, SC | 27 | $1.3M |
| Jefferson County, GA | 25 | $1.7M |
| Emanuel County, GA | 23 | $0.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.