Burleson County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Burleson County is located in Texas with a total population of 18,327. It is the 129th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burleson County is 44.3 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burleson County is $72,888. This is 4% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $174,000. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Burleson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% 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 63.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 21.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.0% vs 39.9%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

23.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.1%.