Burleson County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 18,857 #1,940 / 3,222
40th
Median Household Income $70,000 -6.9% #1,200 / 3,222
63th
Median Age 44.1 years +13.4% #919 / 3,222
71th
Median Home Value $191,000 -32.2% #1,507 / 3,222
53th
Median Gross Rent $1,063 -8.6% #807 / 3,222
75th
Poverty Rate 12.7% +0.7% #1,443 / 3,222
55th

Demographics

Burleson County has a population of 18,857, making it the #1,940 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.9%
Native Born
7.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Burleson County is $70,000, ranking #1,200 out of 3,222 counties — 6.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.

Median Household Income
$70,000 −6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,200 of 3,222
63th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,034 −7.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,091 of 3,222
66th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.7% +0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,443 of 3,222
55th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −6.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,987 of 3,222
38th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.5% −30.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,434 of 3,222
56th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.6 min +14.4% vs nat'l
Rank #656 of 3,222
80th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Burleson County is $191,000 (-32.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,063/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.7%.

Median Home Value
$191,000 −32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,507 of 3,222
53th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,063 −8.6% vs nat'l
Rank #807 of 3,222
75th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.7% +26.9% vs nat'l
Rank #394 of 3,222
88th percentile
81.7% Homeownership

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Health

87.4% of residents in Burleson County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% below the national rate.

87.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.4% −4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,637 of 3,222
18th percentile

About Burleson County, Texas

Burleson County, Texas has a total population of 18,857, making it the 1,940th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Burleson County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Burleson County is $70,000, which ranks #1,200 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.

The median home value in Burleson County is $191,000, 32.2% below the national median. Renters in Burleson County pay a median gross rent of $1,063 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Burleson County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.

Burleson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.7%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (10.6%).

All data for Burleson County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.