City · Texas
Burleson, Texas
Burleson, city, mostly in Johnson County (80.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Tarrant County, Texas. Burleson had 56,907 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 19.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 47,641 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 52,918 (±68). GEOID 4811428.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
56,907
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,641 · ACS 2020-2024: 52,918 ±68
Median household income
$93,928
±$6,276 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$308,200
±$12,357 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,685
±$73 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Burleson and what county is it in?
Burleson is a city mostly in Johnson County (80.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Tarrant County, Texas. It covers 29.2 square miles of land, 1,633 residents per square mile in 2020.
Burleson is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 38,467 | 80.7% |
| Tarrant County | 9,174 | 19.3% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Burleson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 56,907 people lived in Burleson on July 1, 2025, up 19.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 47,641 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 52,918 (±68).
| Measure | Burleson | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 52,918 ±68 | 195,597 | +7,056 |
| Households | 18,353 ±674 | 65,507 | +2,645 |
| Average household size | 2.88 ±0.11 | 2.94 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,212 ±676 | 70,796 | +2,829 |
Burleson's population since 2000
From 20,976 in 2000 to 56,907 in 2025: up 171.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Burleson 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 Burleson?
The median resident of Burleson is 35.2 years old; 28.8% are under 18 and 11.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.5%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burleson | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±1.2 | 37.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.8% ±1.8 pts | 25.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.8% ±1.2 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±1.5 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.5% ±3.4 pts | 25.3% | +9.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.6% ±3.4 pts | 64.6% | −13.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±1.6 pts | 6.9% | +3.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.6% ±3.2 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5% ±1.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.1% ±1.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.6% ±1.9 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5% ±1.5 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.0% ±2.9 pts | 25.2% | +7.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±1.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±1.6 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Burleson earn?
Half of Burleson's 18,353 households earn less than $93,928 a year (±$6,276), against $84,859 in Johnson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $98,190 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burleson | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,928 ±$6,276 | $84,859 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $111,507 ±$6,277 | $103,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,760 ±$2,218 | $35,637 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1% ±1.8 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.6% ±3.2 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4% ±1.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±0.9 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.2% ±1.7 pts | 92.0% | – |
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 Burleson?
Owners occupy 72.1% of Burleson's occupied homes and renters 27.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $308,200 by its owner (±$12,357). The median renter pays $1,685 a month including utilities, and 39.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Burleson | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $308,200 ±$12,357 | $285,900 | +$81,014 |
| Median gross rent | $1,685 ±$73 | $1,398 | +$156 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.1% ±6.7 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,137 ±$77 | $2,003 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.1% ±2.8 pts | 74.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.9% ±2.8 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Housing units | 19,212 ±676 | 70,796 | +2,829 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4% ±0.9 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% ±3.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.4% ±2.2 pts | 69.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.6% ±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 23.6% ±2.5 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±1.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 Burleson building?
Builders took permits for 163 new housing units in Burleson in 2025 (163 in single-family houses), 2.9 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 Burleson work and get to work?
82.2% of Burleson's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Burleson | Johnson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.4% ±2.4 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2% ±2.6 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±2.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±1.8 pts | 7.0% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.9 min ±1.6 | 31.7 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 Burleson?
10 census tracts lie mostly in Burleson, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,667 (Tract 1302.05) to $121,685 (Tract 1302.15).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1302.20Johnson County | 6,485 | $106,806 |
| Tract 1302.16Johnson County | 5,302 | $89,569 |
| Tract 1302.15Johnson County | 7,794 | $121,685 |
| Tract 1302.05Johnson County | 4,729 | $71,667 |
| Tract 1110.29Tarrant County | 8,550 | $108,993 |
| Tract 1302.21Johnson County | 4,046 | $80,104 |
| Tract 1110.30Tarrant County | 4,016 | $81,722 |
| Tract 1302.18Johnson County | 3,761 | $72,464 |
| Tract 1302.22Johnson County | 3,291 | $82,653 |
| Tract 1302.17Johnson County | 2,950 | $85,333 |
| Tract 1302.11Johnson County | 6,948 | $108,424 |
| Tract 1302.14Johnson County | 7,177 | $107,844 |
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 Burleson) · Census block assignment files
How does Burleson compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Burleson is the 727th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 69th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Burleson ranks 220th 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 | 69th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 136th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 273rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 220th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 281st | 978 |
| Median home value | 251st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 151st | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 613th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 234th | 877 |
| Median age | 583rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 473rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 349th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 244th | 976 |
Burleson's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Burleson 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 Burleson?
5 of the 57 figures for Burleson 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 Burleson 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 Burleson.