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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Burton

Texas · 274 residents · 1.184 sq mi
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Burton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,731. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 85 residents. Median home value is $48,100. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

274
−24%vs 2000
vs 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
231 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.0
+12%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1352513674835991990201020202024Burton
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,731
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $38,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,645
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,496 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.0%
+15.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$281
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $346 in 2000
US average: $450
84.0%
+6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
16.0% rent
2.9
+94%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(241)
Black25.3%(91)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(12)
Asian1.9%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(206)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(196)
Black28.5%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.9%(139)
51
−11%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.6%
−16.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.8 min
+98%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Burton, Texas?

Burton, Texas has about 274 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Burton, Texas?

The typical household in Burton, Texas earns about $16,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burton, Texas expensive?

In Burton, Texas, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Burton, Texas?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Burton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burton, Texas?

About 23.0% of people in Burton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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