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Burleson County, Texas
Burleson County, Texas. Burleson County had 20,549 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 16.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 9 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 48051.
Burleson County is one of the 3 counties of the College Station-Bryan, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,549
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,642 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,857
Median household income
$70,000
±$8,319 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$191,000
±$22,131 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,063
±$211 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Burleson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,642 residents in Burleson County. The Census Bureau estimates 20,549 for July 1, 2025, up 16.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,857 over 659 square miles of land.
| Measure | Burleson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,857 | 30,188,424 | +799 |
| Households | 7,900±218 | 10,992,816 | +1,090 |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.06 | 2.69 | −0.28 |
| Housing units | 9,579±27 | 12,128,515 | +376 |
Burleson County's population since 2000
From 16,470 in 2000 to 20,549 in 2025: up 24.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Burleson County?
Burleson County holds 9 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Caldwell with 4,970 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Caldwell | 3,993 | $61,266 |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville | 1,312 | $65,667 |
| Beaver CreekGEOID 4807042 | 910 | $90,252 |
| Cade LakesGEOID 4811725 | 507 | $58,750 |
| Snook | 506 | $81,893 |
| LyonsGEOID 4845276 | 236 | not published |
| ClayGEOID 4815232 | 139 | not published |
| TunisGEOID 4873928 | 90 | $89,063 |
| DeanvilleGEOID 4819492 | 63 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Burleson County?
The median resident of Burleson County is 44.1 years old; 21.9% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 22.7%. 7.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burleson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1±1.3 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.9%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±0.6 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 22.7% | 39.7% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.5%±0.7 pts | 39.1% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.6%±0.9 pts | 11.9% | −2.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±1.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.1%±1.3 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.9%±2.2 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0%±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.6%±2.1 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3%±2.6 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5%±2.9 pts | 33.8% | +6.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±1.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Burleson County's 7,900 households earn less than $70,000 a year (±$8,319), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $71,049 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burleson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,000±$8,319 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,476±$7,390 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,034±$2,794 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7%±2.9 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1%±6.7 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9%±2.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.2%±3.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 81.7% of Burleson County's occupied homes and renters 18.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $191,000 by its owner (±$22,131). The median renter pays $1,063 a month including utilities, and 32.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Burleson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $191,000±$22,131 | $283,800 | +$40,978 |
| Median gross rent | $1,063±$211 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.6%±12.9 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,758±$211 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.7%±4.3 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,579±27 | 12,128,515 | +376 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.4%±6.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.4%±4.0 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.3%±3.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.6%±1.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 31 new housing units across Burleson County in 2025 (31 single-family), 1.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Burleson County get to work?
73.6% of Burleson County's workers drive alone and 14.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Burleson County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.0%±2.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±2.0 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.6%±5.0 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±3.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.0%±3.7 pts | 14.4% | +8.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.6 min±2.2 | 26.7 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 are Burleson County's census tracts?
Burleson County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,801 (Tract 9705.01) to $78,487 (Tract 9702.01).
| Tract 970148051970100 | 1,532±276 | $68,380 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702.0148051970201 | 1,646±302 | $78,487 |
| Tract 9702.0248051970202 | 2,642±482 | $69,734 |
| Tract 970348051970300 | 4,388±189 | $60,807 |
| Tract 970448051970400 | 4,294±536 | $74,653 |
| Tract 9705.0148051970501 | 1,838±355 | $55,801 |
| Tract 9705.0248051970502 | 2,517±406 | $74,368 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Burleson County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 126th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th of 254 |
| Median household income | 82nd of 253 |
| Median home value | 93rd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 74th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 148th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 85th of 252 |
| Median age | 52nd of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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