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Burnet

Texas · 6,436 residents · 10.495 sq mi
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Burnet has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,146. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,436
+36%since 2000
from 4,735 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
613 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+8%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Burnet
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,146
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,093 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,393
+107%since 2000
from $13,749 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(3,519)
Black5.2%(248)
Hispanic / Latino19%(898)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.5%(2,344)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(4,415)
Black2.4%(152)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(1,508)
Asian1.3%(82)
Other4%(257)
Diversity Score58.6%(3,770)
Diversity Score
59
+18%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burnet, Texas?

Burnet, Texas has about 6,436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burnet, Texas?

The typical household in Burnet, Texas earns about $65,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnet, Texas expensive?

In Burnet, Texas, the median home is worth about $175,500, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Burnet, Texas?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Burnet, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnet, Texas?

About 8.3% of people in Burnet, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burnet, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Burnet, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,013 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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