Burnet County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Burnet County is located in Texas with a total population of 51,064. It is the 69th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burnet County is 44.9 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burnet County is $77,158. This is 1% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $310,500. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Burnet County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.4% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% 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 89.2%.