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Burleson

Texas · 36,690 residents · 29.181 sq mi
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Burleson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,488. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. Median home value is $120,400. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,690
+75%since 2000
from 20,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,257 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 719 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.9
−4%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K23K34K46K57K1990201020202024Burleson
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,488
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,432 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,038
+34%since 2000
from $20,175 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$961
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(30,535)
Black2.3%(831)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(4,219)
Asian1%(375)
Other1.2%(434)
Diversity Score35.2%(12,926)
Diversity Score
35
+133%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burleson, Texas?

Burleson, Texas has about 36,690 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burleson, Texas?

The typical household in Burleson, Texas earns about $64,488 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 $120,400, and the typical rent is about $961 a month.

How educated are people in Burleson, Texas?

About 25.1% 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 5.0% 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 20,654 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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