City · Texas
Bertram, Texas
Bertram, city, in Burnet County, Texas. Bertram had 2,142 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 31.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,616 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,037 (±407). GEOID 4807864.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,142
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,616 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,037 ±407
Median household income
$63,311
±$4,589 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$224,200
±$36,199 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,522
±$421 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Bertram and what county is it in?
Bertram is a city in Burnet County, Texas. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 860 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bertram, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,142 people lived in Bertram on July 1, 2025, up 31.2% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,616 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,037 (±407).
| Measure | Bertram | Burnet County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,037 ±407 | 52,652 | no clear change |
| Households | 809 ±160 | 20,969 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.37 | 2.46 | −1.24 |
| Housing units | 874 ±157 | 25,555 | +232 |
Bertram's population since 2000
From 1,122 in 2000 to 2,142 in 2025: up 90.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Bertram as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bertram?
The median resident of Bertram is 38.1 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.1%. 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bertram | Burnet County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 ±5.2 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±6.6 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7% ±6.2 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Male | 47.2% ±5.8 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.1% ±8.5 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.5% ±8.6 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.4% ±4.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.5% ±4.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.3% ±7.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.5% ±2.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 19.4% ±6.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.6% ±6.0 pts | 18.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.0% ±6.9 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7% ±6.7 pts | 28.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±4.4 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.6% ±6.9 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bertram earn?
Half of Bertram's 809 households earn less than $63,311 a year (±$4,589), against $78,732 in Burnet County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $90,649 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $27,338 after inflation. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bertram | Burnet County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,311 ±$4,589 | $78,732 | −$27,338 |
| Mean household income | $84,677 ±$17,475 | $108,846 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,103 ±$8,076 | $44,029 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7% ±10.6 pts | 8.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.4% ±30.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4% ±6.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±2.1 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±5.2 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bertram?
Owners occupy 76.0% of Bertram's occupied homes and renters 24.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $224,200 by its owner (±$36,199). The median renter pays $1,522 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bertram | Burnet County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,200 ±$36,199 | $344,000 | +$48,211 |
| Median gross rent | $1,522 ±$421 | $1,319 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6% ±22.0 pts | 29.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,603 ±$344 | $2,003 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.0% ±10.4 pts | 76.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.0% ±10.4 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Housing units | 874 ±157 | 25,555 | +232 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.3% ±5.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.0% ±2.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.1% ±6.4 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% ±6.0 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.4% ±5.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.8% ±4.9 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6% ±4.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% ±5.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bertram building?
Builders took permits for 125 new housing units in Bertram in 2025 (125 in single-family houses), 58.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bertram work and get to work?
79.5% of Bertram's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.4 minutes.
| Measure | Bertram | Burnet County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.0% ±6.9 pts | 58.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% ±2.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5% ±10.0 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±9.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1% ±6.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.4 min ±3.2 | 29.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bertram?
No census tract lies mostly in Bertram; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.02Burnet County | 2,857 | $90,536 |
| Tract 9601.01Burnet County | 5,302 | $71,769 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bertram) · Census block assignment files
How does Bertram compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Bertram is the 7,437th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 590th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Bertram ranks 530th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 590th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 84th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 611th | 979 |
| Median household income | 530th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 392nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 419th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 192nd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 243rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 492nd | 877 |
| Median age | 396th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 374th | 973 |
| Work from home | 345th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 222nd | 976 |
Bertram's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Bertram with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bertram?
16 of the 57 figures for Bertram on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bertram are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Bertram.