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Burleson

Texas · 56,907 residents (2025 est.) · 29.181 sq mi
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Burleson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,928. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 31,942 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $308,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,918
+152%since 2000
from 20,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,813 / sq mi
+152%since 2000
from 719 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+3%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:56,907 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K23K34K46K57K1990201020202024Burleson
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,928
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,432 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,760
+97%since 2000
from $20,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+12%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$308,200
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,685
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+102%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(19,332)
Black0.4%(78)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,135)
Asian0.5%(111)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(3,173)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(34,692)
Black6.3%(3,337)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(11,360)
Asian1.5%(780)
Other5.2%(2,749)
Diversity Score64.7%(34,214)
Diversity Score
65
+327%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.3%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burleson, Texas?

Burleson, Texas has about 52,918 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burleson, Texas?

The typical household in Burleson, Texas earns about $93,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burleson, Texas expensive?

In Burleson, Texas, the median home is worth about $308,200, and the typical rent is about $1,685 a month.

How educated are people in Burleson, Texas?

About 34.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burleson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burleson, Texas?

About 7.1% of people in Burleson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burleson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Burleson, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36,882 residents, a change of about 230 percent over that period.

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