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Burkburnett

Texas · 11,057 residents (2025 est.) · 11.5 sq mi
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With 11,059 people, Burkburnett is a city in Texas. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,900. 3% of people here were born outside the United States. Getting to work takes 17 minutes on average. Renters pay $964 a month at the median.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $66,308, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place

What stands out about Burkburnett

What changed most since 1990

  • Homes owned by their occupants75.6% → 69.0% (−6.5 pts)US over the same years: +0.9 pts
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree13.4% → 22.8% (+9.4 pts)US over the same years: +15.3 pts
  • Median home value (2024 dollars)$109,683 → $151,900 (+38%)US over the same years: +67%

Among the 18 cities and towns in the Wichita Falls metro

  • 11th in household income$66,308
  • 6th in share with a bachelor's degree22.8%
  • 8th in home value$151,900
  • 8th in diversity score45.7

Its weight in Wichita County

Burkburnett's population equals 8.5% of Wichita County's. Its number of people who work from home equals 2.8% of the county's. Its number of foreign-born residents equals 4.4% of the county's.

Section 01

Population & growth

11,059
+1%since 2000
from 10,927 in 2000
11,057 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
963 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
40.9
+11%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
11.5 sq mi
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K11K19902000201020202024Burkburnett
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(636)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(724)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(727)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(602)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(578)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.7%(1,399)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(1,630)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.6%(1,172)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(1,528)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.2%(1,244)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(617)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(202)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$66,308
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,408 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$35,053
+100%since 2000
from $17,507 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
16.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.421
+6%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$151,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$964
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,442
69.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
31.0% rent
11.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.48 people
−3%since 2009
from 2.56 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
46.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+26%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(9,606)
Black2.9%(312)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(677)
Asian0.6%(70)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(8,648)
Black1.5%(168)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(1,572)
Asian1.3%(145)
Other4.8%(526)
46
+57%since 2009
from 29 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10.8%(1,199)
Puerto Rican1.3%(147)
Spaniard0.1%(11)
Dominican0.1%(9)
Cuban0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino1.1%(120)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.3%(31)
Ancestry
English14.9%(1,645)
German9.2%(1,019)
Irish9.1%(1,011)
American5.2%(576)
Scottish4.7%(520)
Dutch3.5%(390)
French1.7%(184)
Italian1.5%(167)
Polish1.1%(125)
Norwegian0.5%(57)
Swedish0.5%(55)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.3%(34)
Welsh0.2%(26)
Arab0.2%(21)
Syrian0.2%(21)
Czech0.2%(20)
Belgian0.2%(19)
Danish0.1%(16)
Russian0.1%(16)
Section 05

Education

22.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
76.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
5.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
8.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
60.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
66.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
34.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
52.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
16.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
21.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
12.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2013
from 20.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 75.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
87.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
94.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
5.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.4%(1,048)
Married61.9%(2,559)
Widowed5.5%(226)
Divorced7.3%(301)
Women 15+
Never married23.4%(1,132)
Married50.5%(2,443)
Widowed11.2%(544)
Divorced14.9%(719)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

12.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2013
from 20.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
46.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
21.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
17.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
66.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 65.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)42.4%(573)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)45%(609)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era24.9%(337)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War4.9%(66)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.7%(9)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 1,352 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Burkburnett, decade by decade

Burkburnett population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
199010,145$62,265$109,68313.4%18.1
200010,927$68,144$106,02017.5%27.7
201010,811$70,868$130,19118.5%32.3
202010,939$60,338$123,99219.9%47.4
202411,059$66,308$151,90022.8%45.7

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burkburnett, Texas?

Burkburnett, Texas has about 11,059 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burkburnett, Texas?

The typical household in Burkburnett, Texas earns about $66,308 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burkburnett, Texas expensive?

In Burkburnett, Texas, the median home is worth about $151,900, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Burkburnett, Texas?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Burkburnett, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burkburnett, Texas?

About 16.7% of people in Burkburnett, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burkburnett, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Burkburnett, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 914 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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