CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Burton

Texas · 300 residents · 1.184 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Brenham micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Burton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,088. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% 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
300
−16%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
253 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+20%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1352513674835991990201020202024Burton
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,088
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,942
+57%since 2000
from $16,496 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−44.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+38%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Burton on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80%(240)
Black16.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other7.2%(22)
Diversity Score50.4%(151)
Diversity Score
50
−12%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+94%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
38.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Burton

Newington
Pop 303
Westville
Pop 274
Naylor
Pop 293
Ardentown
Pop 257
Places similar to Burton
Head to head

Compare Burton to nearby cities

BURTON VS
Brenham
Income$65,112+51%
Home value$241,100+174%
Population19,957+6830%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BURTON VS
College Station
Income$50,900+18%
Home value$346,700+294%
Population127,472+44161%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BURTON VS
Navasota
Income$51,276+19%
Home value$208,100+136%
Population9,904+3339%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BURTON VS
Bryan
Income$59,289+38%
Home value$227,800+159%
Population91,996+31843%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Burton, Texas?

Burton, Texas has about 300 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burton, Texas?

The typical household in Burton, Texas earns about $43,088 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Burton, Texas?

About 33.7% 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 2.8% of people in Burton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Burton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 26 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Burton with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →