Population 18,857 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burleson County
Household size in Burleson County
| Period | Burleson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Burleson County are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Burleson County
| Period | Burleson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.3, Burleson County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Burleson County
| Period | Burleson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Burleson County (10.1%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Texas counties, Burleson County has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Burleson County
Renters in Burleson County
| Period | Burleson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.3% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Burleson County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (60.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Burleson County
| Period | Burleson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Burleson County: 17.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.2 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Burleson County
| Period | Burleson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Burleson County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Burleson County
| Period | Burleson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $537 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $654 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $726 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,145 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$607 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Burleson County runs $1,145 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $607 a month since 2006–10, up 113%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.6% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Burleson County
Bachelor's degrees in Burleson County
| Period | Burleson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Burleson County: 23.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other Texas counties, though, Burleson County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Burleson County
| Period | Burleson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.1% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.2% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Burleson County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Texas. The share with a diploma has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Burleson County
| Period | Burleson County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Burleson County is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Burleson County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson County | 2.37 | 45.3 | 10.1% | 18.3% | 17.3% | 1990 | $1,145 | 23.8% | 87.1% | 5.1% |
| Brazos County | 2.48 | 30.1 | 10.7% | 53.2% | 11.6% | 1998 | $1,405 | 50.2% | 91.1% | 6.7% |
| Lee County | 2.56 | 45.3 | 13.6% | 22.2% | 14.5% | 1991 | $1,034 | 22.6% | 85.2% | 6.0% |
| Washington County | 2.27 | 42.6 | 8.8% | 30.2% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,192 | 30.7% | 90.5% | 3.1% |
| Milam County | 2.49 | 42.7 | 8.5% | 23.1% | 13.1% | 1984 | $1,106 | 20.4% | 88.9% | 5.2% |
| Robertson County | 2.58 | 40.7 | 14.2% | 27.6% | 18.9% | 1984 | $789 | 22.3% | 87.0% | 8.5% |
| Grimes County | 2.73 | 40.4 | 8.9% | 20.1% | 16.8% | 1997 | $1,082 | 21.4% | 81.1% | 5.0% |
| Bastrop County | 2.98 | 37.5 | 9.6% | 23.5% | 7.8% | 1997 | $1,439 | 24.2% | 79.6% | 4.0% |
| Waller County | 3.05 | 34.3 | 13.1% | 28.0% | 10.8% | 1999 | $1,511 | 28.8% | 86.5% | 6.5% |
| Madison County | 2.81 | 37.4 | 12.6% | 24.7% | 18.0% | 1983 | $911 | 21.7% | 83.1% | 7.1% |
| Williamson County | 2.74 | 37.9 | 9.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% | 2005 | $2,004 | 49.1% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Burleson County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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