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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Burleson

Texas · 20,976 residents · 29.181 sq mi
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Burleson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,432. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $81,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,976
+31%since 1990
from 16,036 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.1
+10%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K23K34K46K57K1990201020202024Burleson
202453K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58%(1,688)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.1%(1,705)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.1%(1,698)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.5%(1,569)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.2%(1,081)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.5%(3,050)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.3%(3,639)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.7%(2,670)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.3%(1,748)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 745.8%(1,224)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.2%(673)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.1%(231)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,432
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,628 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,175
+64%since 1990
from $12,339 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $513 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
24.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(15,579)
Black0.5%(85)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(528)
Asian0.2%(28)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(19,332)
Black0.4%(78)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,135)
Asian0.5%(111)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.9%(9,481)
Honduran0.5%(285)
Guatemalan0.5%(246)
Cuban0.4%(212)
Salvadoran0.3%(151)
Dominican0.3%(145)
Peruvian0.2%(102)
Venezuelan0.1%(70)
Chilean0.1%(57)
Colombian0.1%(47)
+ 3 more hispanic origin groups with data
Spaniard0.1%(45)
Argentine0.1%(37)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.5%(255)
Filipino0.4%(216)
Korean0.4%(202)
Vietnamese0.2%(97)
Chinese0.1%(44)
Japanese0%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(129)
Ancestry
American19.4%(10,271)
English13.6%(7,178)
German10.6%(5,624)
Irish8.8%(4,633)
French2.4%(1,256)
Scottish2.2%(1,169)
Italian1.1%(594)
Swedish1.1%(558)
Norwegian1%(539)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(494)
Polish0.9%(454)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.5%(281)
British0.4%(206)
Brazilian0.4%(200)
Welsh0.3%(174)
Czech0.3%(159)
Hungarian0.3%(133)
Danish0.2%(123)
Arab0.2%(111)
Nigerian0.2%(102)
Kenyan0.2%(91)
West Indian0.1%(78)
Russian0.1%(61)
Canadian0.1%(50)
Belgian0.1%(46)
Jordanian0.1%(42)
Iranian0.1%(39)
Latvian0.1%(36)
Armenian0%(23)
Ukrainian0%(19)
Israeli0%(14)
Greek0%(13)
Turkish0%(12)
Slovene0%(8)
Swiss0%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.0%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−18%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.7%(1,479)
Married69.8%(5,239)
Widowed2.7%(205)
Divorced7.7%(579)
Women 15+
Never married15.3%(1,303)
Married62.9%(5,369)
Widowed8.2%(699)
Divorced13.7%(1,167)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burleson, Texas?

Burleson, Texas has about 20,976 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burleson, Texas?

The typical household in Burleson, Texas earns about $50,432 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 $81,800, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Burleson, Texas?

About 15.6% 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 6.0% 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 4,940 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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