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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Burnet County

Texas · 22,677 residents · 994.8 sq mi
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Burnet County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,420. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 11,470 residents. Median home value is $58,500. With a median age of 40.1, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

22,677
−34%vs 2000
vs 34,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
−34%vs 2000
vs 34 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.1
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
20K29K38K47K56K1990201020202024Burnet County
202453K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,420
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,921 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,530
−39%vs 2000
vs $18,850 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.7%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$58,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$350
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $509 in 2000
US average: $450
75.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.3% in 2000
24.3% rent
2.7
+21%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(28,017)
Black1.5%(500)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(5,044)
Asian0.3%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.5%(12,126)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(20,812)
Black1.2%(262)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(2,360)
Asian0.4%(86)
Other6.7%(1,517)
Diversity Score37%(8,400)
37
+4%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.1%
−8.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.9 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 23.1 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 Burnet County, Texas?

Burnet County, Texas has about 22,677 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Burnet County, Texas earns about $21,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burnet County, Texas expensive?

In Burnet County, Texas, the median home is worth about $58,500, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Burnet County, Texas?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burnet County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burnet County, Texas?

About 17.7% of people in Burnet County, 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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