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Burleson

Texas · 47,641 residents · 29.181 sq mi
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Burleson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,329. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 26,665 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,200. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,641
+127%since 2000
from 20,976 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,633 / sq mi
+127%since 2000
from 719 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+4%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K23K34K46K57K1990201020202024Burleson
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,329
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,432 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,986
+59%since 2000
from $20,175 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,326
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $640 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(34,376)
Black4.4%(2,099)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(7,747)
Asian1.5%(717)
Other5%(2,366)
Diversity Score55.1%(26,227)
Diversity Score
55
+264%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burleson, Texas?

Burleson, Texas has about 47,641 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burleson, Texas?

The typical household in Burleson, Texas earns about $77,329 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 $198,200, and the typical rent is about $1,326 a month.

How educated are people in Burleson, Texas?

About 27.2% 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 31,605 residents, a change of about 197 percent over that period.

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