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Burton

Texas · 297 residents · 1.184 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
−17%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
251 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+25%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1352513674835991990201020202024Burton
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,848
+45%since 2000
from $16,496 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing12.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
71.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
28.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(219)
Black13.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(13)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other2.6%(8)
Diversity Score47.6%(141)
Diversity Score
48
−17%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+105%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burton, Texas?

Burton, Texas has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Burton, Texas?

About 19.2% 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 32.3% 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 23 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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