Census tract · Burnet County
Census Tract 9605.02, Burnet County, Texas
Census Tract 9605.02, GEOID 48053960502, in Burnet County, Texas, mostly within Granite Shoals (50% of its census blocks). 2,119 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±298); the 2020 Census counted 2,020.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,119
±298 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,020
Median household income
$87,500
±$40,712 (90% margin)
Burnet County: $78,732
Median home value
$356,600
±$48,548 (90% margin)
Burnet County: $344,000
Median gross rent
$1,711
±$295 (90% margin)
Burnet County: $1,319
Where is Census Tract 9605.02?
Census Tract 9605.02 is one of 15 census tracts in Burnet County, Texas. It covers 4.50 square miles of land, 449 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 48053960502, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Granite Shoals | 50% |
| Highland Haven | 15% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 9605.02: Tract 9604.01 ($76,854), Tract 9605.01 ($73,997), Tract 9606 ($90,795), Tract 9703 in Llano County ($102,667), Tract 9704.01 in Llano County ($120,568) and Tract 9705.01 in Llano County ($61,071). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9605.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9605.02's population at 2,119 (±298) in 1,016 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,020 residents and 1,570 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9605.02 | Granite Shoals |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,119 ±298 | 5,328 |
| Households | 1,016 ±143 | 1,981 |
| Average household size | 2.09 ±0.18 | 2.69 |
| Housing units | 1,689 ±188 | 2,568 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9605.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 9605.02 is 60.0 years old; 14.1% are under 18 and 45.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.1%. 3.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9605.02 | Granite Shoals |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.0 ±6.3 | 41.9 |
| Under 18 years | 14.1% ±4.3 pts | 25.9% |
| 65 years and over | 45.1% ±8.0 pts | 19.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.1% ±5.1 pts | 49.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.2% ±4.9 pts | 46.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.9% ±2.2 pts | 16.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.5% ±5.8 pts | 37.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.7% ±4.2 pts | 8.2% |
| With a disability | 17.7% ±4.6 pts | 19.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9% ±5.0 pts | 29.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.9% ±1.5 pts | 80.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.4% ±7.9 pts | 20.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.6% ±7.4 pts | 7.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.0% ±10.0 pts | 93.7% |
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 Census Tract 9605.02 earn?
Half of the 1,016 households in Census Tract 9605.02 earn less than $87,500 a year (±$40,712), against $78,732 across Burnet County: 8th highest of the county's 15 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9605.02 | Granite Shoals |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,500 ±$40,712 | $78,042 |
| Mean household income | $122,286 ±$20,476 | $105,282 |
| Per capita income | $58,864 ±$12,084 | $39,711 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±3.6 pts | 2.4% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.4% ±13.5 pts | 1.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0% ±2.5 pts | 7.0% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% ±1.1 pts | 98.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.5% ±2.7 pts | 96.0% |
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 Census Tract 9605.02?
Owners occupy 84.8% of Census Tract 9605.02's occupied homes and renters 15.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $356,600 by its owner (±$48,548). The median renter pays $1,711 a month including utilities, and 73.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9605.02 | Granite Shoals |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $356,600 ±$48,548 | $259,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,711 ±$295 | $1,319 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 73.5% ±19.4 pts | 14.2% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,743 ±$330 | $1,680 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.8% ±7.0 pts | 78.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.2% ±7.0 pts | 21.3% |
| Housing units | 1,689 ±188 | 2,568 |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.7% ±4.9 pts | 67.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.8% ±5.0 pts | 24.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% ±3.6 pts | 10.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 4.9% |
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 do people in Census Tract 9605.02 get to work?
57.9% of Census Tract 9605.02's workers drive alone and 33.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9605.02 | Granite Shoals |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.5% ±7.4 pts | 65.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±3.2 pts | 4.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 57.9% ±8.9 pts | 70.4% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% ±4.8 pts | 14.0% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±6.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.3% ±9.6 pts | 14.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.3 min ±5.4 | 40.0 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
How does Census Tract 9605.02 compare with the other tracts in Burnet County?
Among Burnet County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9605.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Burnet County |
|---|---|
| Population | 14th of 15 |
| Residents per square mile | 2nd of 15 |
| Median household income | 8th of 15 |
| Per capita income | 2nd of 15 |
| Median home value | 7th of 15 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 11 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 15 |
| Median age | 1st of 15 |
| Owner-occupied share | 7th of 15 |
The tracts next to it on Burnet County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9603.02 | 5th | $90,333±$19,261 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9608.02 | 6th | $90,179±$13,829 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9602 | 7th | $88,854±$33,014 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9605.02 | 8th | $87,500±$40,712 |
| Tract 9604.01 | 9th | $76,854±$5,924 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9605.01 | 10th | $73,997±$14,920 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9601.01 | 11th | $71,769±$20,130 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9605.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9605.02 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections