The Town FilesBurke County, Georgia
24,470 people. The median home is worth $151,600 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $53,014.
Towns in Burke County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 5,799 | $161,500 | $41,620 | 29.1 |
People and housing
| Burke County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $758 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $53,014 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
7,429 jobs in 2024, average pay $79,708 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 350 storm events in Burke County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Burke County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4821: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).