County profile · Georgia
Burke County, GA market data
How Burke County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 24,408
- −0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 9,184
- Median household income
- $53,014
- +20.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $151,600
- Jobs located here
- 9,829
- Highest market score
- 66
- Home repair trades, #317 of 2,057 scored counties
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What this means
Burke County has an estimated 24,408 people and 9,184 households. Population estimates put the population change in Burke County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.9%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Burke County is $53,014, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 20.1%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Burke County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Of the business types scored in Burke County, home repair companies (66), insurance agencies (65) and medical and dental practices (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home repair companies, that ranks #317 of 2,057 scored counties.
Burke County is part of the Augusta-Richmond County metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (73% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Burke County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Burke County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home repair trades | 66 | #317 of 2,057 | 5 | 5.4 | $4.7M | 192 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #610 of 2,272 | 9 | 9.8 | $2.6M | 209 | 8 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 64 | #560 of 2,394 | 21 | 22.9 | $436K | 286 | 9 |
| Auto repair and car care | 63 | #624 of 2,401 | 27 | 29.4 | $316K | 117 | 3 |
| Real estate | 62 | #488 of 2,229 | 11 | 12.0 | Index only | 265 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 60 | #538 of 2,176 | 6 | 6.5 | Index only | 386 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 57 | #797 of 2,339 | 9 | 9.8 | $806K | 187 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 57 | #861 of 2,405 | 64 | 69.7 | $475K | 128 | 28 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 55 | #870 of 2,385 | 17 | 18.5 | $427K | 201 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #933 of 2,358 | 5 | 5.4 | $5.5M | 232 | 18 |
| Auto repair shops | 54 | #1,015 of 2,378 | 19 | 20.7 | $448K | 101 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 48 | #1,082 of 2,063 | 6 | 6.5 | $5.1M | 137 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,319 of 2,405 | 44 | 47.9 | $691K | 104 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 45 | #1,208 of 2,087 | 9 | 9.8 | $1.7M | 136 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 43 | #1,123 of 1,771 | 8 | 8.7 | $1.5M | 90 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 43 | #1,396 of 2,222 | 11 | 12.0 | $2.8M | 91 | 15 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 40 | #1,497 of 2,210 | 14 | 15.2 | $1.1M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | 39 | #1,400 of 2,070 | 8 | 8.7 | $6.4M | 68 | 3 |
| Pizza | 36 | #1,598 of 2,090 | 9 | 9.8 | $3.4M | 66 | 15 |
| Child care and preschools | 31 | #1,318 of 1,611 | 7 | 7.6 | $519K | 52 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 26 | #2,074 of 2,402 | 27 | 29.4 | $1.9M | 56 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 22 | #1,991 of 2,261 | 15 | 16.3 | $3.4M | 43 | 4 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $296K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $1.4M | 210 | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $1.8M | 203 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2.3M | 128 | 5 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | Index only | 57 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.4 | $2.1M | 85 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 128 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.8M | 92 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $3M | 310 | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $4M | 63 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $7.8M | 163 | 5 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $5.2M | 42 | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 145 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.3 | $4M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $15.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $11.7M | Too few | 4 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $6.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $4.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.2 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $15.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.1 | $9.1M | Too few | 4 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Burke County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.5M | $928 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $27.7M | $3,018 | 116 |
| Food away from home | $30.4M | $3,312 | 81 |
| Groceries | $50.8M | $5,533 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.3M | $790 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.6M | $395 | 68 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.6M | $606 | 62 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.1M | $996 | 77 |
| Pets | $7.1M | $777 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15.6M | $1,699 | 83 |
| Vehicle insurance | $23.6M | $2,566 | 131 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $23.3M | $2,538 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $12.1M | $1,323 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $126.1M | $13,732 | 82 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Burke County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 24,408−0.9% since 2020
- Households
- 9,184
- Median age
- 39.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 70%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 827 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 30
- Median household income
- $53,014+20.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $87,205
- Median home value
- $151,600
- Jobs located here
- 9,829
- Daytime population
- 24,943Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Burke County, GA growing?
Population estimates put Burke County at 24,408 people in 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 9,184 households. Median household income rose 20.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Burke County, GA spend?
Households in Burke County spend about $126.1M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $50.8M on groceries and $30.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Burke County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 131, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (62).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Burke County, GA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Burke County are for home repair companies (66), insurance agencies (65) and medical and dental practices (64). Burke County ranks #317 of 2,057 scored counties for home repair companies.
How does Burke County, GA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Burke County is $53,014 a year, 34% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $151,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Burke County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (73% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 22 of the 56 business types have a score in Burke County, each ranked against other counties.
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