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Burnet County, Texas
Burnet County, Texas. Burnet County had 57,015 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 16.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 10 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 48053.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
57,015
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 49,130 · ACS 2020-2024: 52,652
Median household income
$78,732
±$5,425 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$344,000
±$13,630 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,319
±$69 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Burnet County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 49,130 residents in Burnet County. The Census Bureau estimates 57,015 for July 1, 2025, up 16.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 52,652 over 995 square miles of land.
| Measure | Burnet County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 52,652 | 30,188,424 | +6,122 |
| Households | 20,969±478 | 10,992,816 | +4,226 |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.06 | 2.69 | −0.28 |
| Housing units | 25,555±47 | 12,128,515 | +2,762 |
Burnet County's population since 2000
From 34,147 in 2000 to 57,015 in 2025: up 67.0%. 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 Burnet County?
Burnet County holds 10 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Marble Falls with 9,633 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Marble Falls | 7,037 | $57,925 |
|---|---|---|
| Burnet | 6,436 | $87,587 |
| Granite Shoals | 5,129 | $78,042 |
| Meadowlakes | 1,907 | $79,050 |
| Bertram | 1,616 | $63,311 |
| Cottonwood Shores | 1,403 | $63,365 |
| Horseshoe Bay | 4,257 | $96,794 |
| Highland Haven | 418 | $91,250 |
| Double HornGEOID 4821031 | – | $92,024 |
| BriggsGEOID 4810276 | 101 | $2,500 or less |
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 Burnet County?
The median resident of Burnet County is 44.1 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 23.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.4%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Burnet County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1±0.4 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.6%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.4% | 39.7% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.7%±0.5 pts | 39.1% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 11.9% | −0.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0%±1.0 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.3%±1.4 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.9%±1.9 pts | 17.1% | +3.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1%±1.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.5%±1.8 pts | 33.8% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.7 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 Burnet County earn?
Half of Burnet County's 20,969 households earn less than $78,732 a year (±$5,425), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $73,216 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Burnet County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,732±$5,425 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,846±$5,874 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,029±$2,414 | $40,752 | +$5,902 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±1.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7%±3.0 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3%±1.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1%±1.4 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 Burnet County?
Owners occupy 76.3% of Burnet County's occupied homes and renters 23.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $344,000 by its owner (±$13,630). The median renter pays $1,319 a month including utilities, and 29.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Burnet County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $344,000±$13,630 | $283,800 | +$107,707 |
| Median gross rent | $1,319±$69 | $1,403 | +$323 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.2%±5.4 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,003±$111 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.3%±2.4 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,555±47 | 12,128,515 | +2,762 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±2.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.1%±2.1 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.9%±1.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0%±0.7 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 Burnet County building?
Builders took permits for 736 new housing units across Burnet County in 2025 (734 single-family), 12.9 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 Burnet County get to work?
69.7% of Burnet County's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Burnet County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.8%±1.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 5.3% | −1.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 69.7%±3.0 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.9%±2.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4%±1.8 pts | 14.4% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±1.6 | 26.7 min | +2.9 min |
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 Burnet County's census tracts?
Burnet County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,938 (Tract 9603.01) to $116,607 (Tract 9604.02).
| Tract 9601.0148053960101 | 5,302±632 | $71,769 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0248053960102 | 2,857±278 | $90,536 |
| Tract 960248053960200 | 3,511±497 | $88,854 |
| Tract 9603.0148053960301 | 2,650±253 | $55,938 |
| Tract 9603.0248053960302 | 4,703±467 | $90,333 |
| Tract 9604.0148053960401 | 3,674±430 | $76,854 |
| Tract 9604.0248053960402 | 3,239±383 | $116,607 |
| Tract 9605.0148053960501 | 4,273±248 | $73,997 |
| Tract 9605.0248053960502 | 2,119±298 | $87,500 |
| Tract 960648053960600 | 4,239±467 | $90,795 |
| Tract 9607.0148053960701 | 3,169±514 | $65,270 |
| Tract 9607.0248053960702 | 4,974±450 | $57,632 |
| Tract 9608.0148053960801 | 3,202±461 | $69,861 |
| Tract 9608.0248053960802 | 2,941±442 | $90,179 |
| Tract 9608.0348053960803 | 1,799±238 | $96,932 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Burnet County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 68th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 25th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 76th of 254 |
| Median household income | 41st of 253 |
| Median home value | 16th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 219th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th 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
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