Burleson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Burleson County, Texas has a population of 18,857, the 126th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $70,000 and the median home value is $191,000. The poverty rate is 12.7%.

Burleson County Quick Facts

Population 18,857

Median Household Income $70,00090% MOE ±$8,319

Median Home Value $191,00090% MOE ±$22,131

Poverty Rate 12.7%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.0%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Median Age 44.1 years90% MOE ±1.3 years

Homeownership Rate 81.7%90% MOE ±4.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.5%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.3%

Cities/Places 9

Population 18,857 126th of 254

Median Income $70,000 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.7%

Unemployment 5.0%

How Burleson County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	18,058	18,857	+4.4%
Median household income	$71,050	$70,000	No clear change (-1.5%)
Median home value¹	$150,023	$191,000	+27.3%
Median gross rent	$902	$1,063	No clear change (+17.8%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Burleson

$70,000

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Burleson

$191,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%

$25K-$50K 23.0%

$50K-$100K 32.1%

$100K+ 31.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

1.4%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

5.7%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

4.4%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

15.5%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

8.5%

$200K+

7.0%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

58.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.7%

Renter 18.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,063/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

16.6%

35-54

25.2%

55-74

28.6%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Burleson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Caldwell	4,394	$61,266	21.2%	$220,800
Somerville	1,126	$65,667	12.3%	$142,800
Beaver Creek	958	$90,252	0.8%	$96,900
Snook	834	$81,893	15.4%	$209,400
Lyons	528	N/A	0.0%	$210,400
Cade Lakes	329	$58,750	31.0%	N/A
Clay	100	N/A	19.0%	N/A
Tunis	35	$89,063	0.0%	N/A
Deanville	16	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Burleson County is located in Texas with a total population of 18,857. It is the 126th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burleson County is 44.1 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burleson County is $70,000. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $191,000. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Burleson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Burleson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.5% vs 39.1%). The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Burleson County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Burleson County, Texas?

Burleson County has a population of 18,857, making it the 126th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Burleson County?

The median household income in Burleson County is $70,000 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.

How many cities are in Burleson County, Texas?

Burleson County contains 9 Census-designated places.