Burnet County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,652 | — | #981 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,732 | +4.8% | #637 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.1 years | +13.4% | #920 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $344,000 | +22.0% | #447 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,319 | +13.4% | #398 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | -36.8% | #354 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Burnet County has a population of 52,652, making it the #981 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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The median household income in Burnet County is $78,732, ranking #637 out of 3,222 counties — 4.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.0% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Burnet County is $344,000 (+22.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,319/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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81.1% of residents in Burnet County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.6% below the national rate.
About Burnet County, Texas
Burnet County, Texas has a total population of 52,652, making it the 981st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Burnet County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Burnet County is $78,732, which ranks #637 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Burnet County is $344,000, 22.0% above the national median. Renters in Burnet County pay a median gross rent of $1,319 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Burnet County, 28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.0 min.
Burnet County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (23.4%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Burnet 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.