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Burleson County

Texas · 17,642 residents · 659.082 sq mi
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Burleson County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,058. Population has held roughly steady 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 $126,500. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,642
+7%since 2000
from 16,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+24%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Burleson County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,058
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,026 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,382
+95%since 2000
from $16,616 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+31%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69%(11,361)
Black14.8%(2,443)
Hispanic / Latino14.6%(2,411)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(9,592)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(11,258)
Black10.5%(1,852)
Hispanic / Latino21%(3,712)
Asian0.4%(70)
Other1.6%(282)
Diversity Score64%(11,284)
Segregation Score26.1%(4,604)
Diversity Score
64
+10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burleson County, Texas?

Burleson County, Texas has about 17,642 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Burleson County, Texas earns about $60,058 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 $126,500, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Burleson County, Texas?

About 21.3% 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 11.4% 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 4,017 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9705.02Census Tract 9705.01Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9701
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 77836ZIP 77879ZIP 77878ZIP 77863ZIP 77852
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