CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Burleson County

Texas · 16,470 residents · 659.082 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Burleson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,026. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

16,470
+21%since 1990
from 13,625 in 1990
1990 – 2025
25 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+6%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Burleson County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,026
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,785 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,616
+78%since 1990
from $9,354 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.2%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$443
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
20.3% rent
1.6
−23%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Burleson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(10,193)
Black17.8%(2,428)
Hispanic / Latino12%(1,629)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.1%(8,727)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(11,361)
Black14.8%(2,443)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(2,411)
Asian0.2%(25)
Diversity Score58.2%(9,592)
58
−9%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
−29%since 1990
from 27.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Drill deeper

Places similar to Burleson County

Head to head

Compare Burleson County to nearby counties

Frequently asked

How many people live in Burleson County, Texas?

Burleson County, Texas has about 16,470 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Burleson County, Texas?

The typical household in Burleson County, Texas earns about $33,026 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burleson County, Texas expensive?

In Burleson County, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $443 a month.

How educated are people in Burleson County, Texas?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burleson County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burleson County, Texas?

About 17.2% of people in Burleson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burleson County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Burleson County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,845 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →