Burke County is in the Classic South travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Waynesboro, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 24,472 residents in 2024, down from 24,598 in 2020. It covers about 827 square miles of land and was created in 1777.
- County seatWaynesboro
- Population (2024 estimate)24,472
- Land area827 square miles
- Created1777
- Travel regionClassic South
Print it: download the printable Burke County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Burke County
Burke County has 7 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro (county seat) | 5,555 | |
| Sardis | 1,007 | |
| Blythe | 793 | Partly in Richmond County |
| Midville | 381 | |
| Keysville | 317 | Partly in Jefferson County |
| Girard | 184 | |
| Vidette | 103 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Gough.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- U.S. highways: US 25
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 17, SR 23, SR 24, SR 56, SR 78, SR 80, SR 88, SR 121, SR 305
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Di-Lane WMA (wildlife management area)
- Yuchi WMA (wildlife management area)
- Alexander WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Savannah River, Brier Creek, Beaver Dam Creek, Rocky Creek, McBean Creek, Buckhead Creek and Mill Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
Neighboring Counties
Burke County borders Emanuel County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Richmond County, Screven County, Aiken County, SC, Allendale County, SC and Barnwell County, SC.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Burke County, Georgia?
Waynesboro is the county seat of Burke County. It is also the largest city in the county.
What cities are in Burke County, Georgia?
Burke County has 7 incorporated cities and towns: Waynesboro, Sardis, Blythe, Midville, Keysville, Girard and Vidette.
What counties border Burke County?
Burke County borders Emanuel County, Jefferson County, Jenkins County, Richmond County, Screven County, Aiken County, SC, Allendale County, SC and Barnwell County, SC.
Is there a printable map of Burke County?
Yes. The Burke County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, landscape) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Burke County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 24,472 people lived in Burke County on July 1, 2024, down from 24,598 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)