Burnet County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 52,652 #981 / 3,222
70th
Median Household Income $78,732 +4.8% #637 / 3,222
80th
Median Age 44.1 years +13.4% #920 / 3,222
71th
Median Home Value $344,000 +22.0% #447 / 3,222
86th
Median Gross Rent $1,319 +13.4% #398 / 3,222
88th
Poverty Rate 8.0% -36.8% #354 / 3,222
89th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

92.0%
Native Born
8.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$78,732 +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #637 of 3,222
80th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,029 +6.7% vs nat'l
Rank #478 of 3,222
85th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.0% −36.8% vs nat'l
Rank #354 of 3,222
89th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.6% −50.4% vs nat'l
Rank #506 of 3,222
84th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.5% −15.3% vs nat'l
Rank #876 of 3,222
73th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.0 min +15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #603 of 3,222
81th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$344,000 +22.0% vs nat'l
Rank #447 of 3,222
86th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,319 +13.4% vs nat'l
Rank #398 of 3,222
88th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.3% +18.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,302 of 3,222
60th percentile
76.3% Homeownership

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Health

81.1% of residents in Burnet County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.6% below the national rate.

81.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
81.1% −11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,085 of 3,222
4th percentile

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.