Population 52,652 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Burnet County
Household size in Burnet County
| Period | Burnet County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Burnet County run small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.55, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southeast.
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 Burnet County
| Period | Burnet County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Burnet County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Burnet County
| Period | Burnet County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Burnet County: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Burnet County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Texas counties.
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 Burnet County
Renters in Burnet County
| Period | Burnet County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Burnet County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (51.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.3 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 Burnet County
| Period | Burnet County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Burnet County: 15.2% 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. Vacancy has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Burnet County
| Period | Burnet County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Burnet County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north 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 Burnet County
| Period | Burnet County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $802 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $901 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $973 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,242 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$440 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Burnet County costs $1,242 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $440 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
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 Burnet County
Bachelor's degrees in Burnet County
| Period | Burnet County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Burnet County than nationally: 27.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.4 points, in line with the national trend. Compared with other Texas counties, though, Burnet 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 Burnet County
| Period | Burnet County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Burnet County have finished high school as nationally: 88.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Texas overall (85.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points, 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 Burnet County
| Period | Burnet County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Burnet County has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Burnet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnet County | 2.49 | 45.5 | 8.3% | 23.7% | 15.2% | 1995 | $1,242 | 27.9% | 88.6% | 2.7% |
| Llano County | 2.14 | 54.7 | 9.7% | 23.5% | 27.8% | 1990 | $1,091 | 31.8% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
| Williamson County | 2.74 | 37.9 | 9.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% | 2005 | $2,004 | 49.1% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
| Mason County | 2.27 | 51.8 | 2.0% | 20.3% | 28.6% | 1977 | $731 | 37.2% | 82.7% | 4.1% |
| Milam County | 2.49 | 42.7 | 8.5% | 23.1% | 13.1% | 1984 | $1,106 | 20.4% | 88.9% | 5.2% |
| Brazos County | 2.48 | 30.1 | 10.7% | 53.2% | 11.6% | 1998 | $1,405 | 50.2% | 91.1% | 6.7% |
| Sutton County | 2.63 | 40.1 | 12.0% | 24.0% | 23.5% | 1973 | $764 | 19.5% | 82.8% | 1.7% |
| Walker County | 2.57 | 37.9 | 9.3% | 43.5% | 16.9% | 1989 | $1,026 | 22.7% | 85.0% | 10.5% |
| Crockett County | 2.56 | 41.5 | 4.3% | 26.3% | 24.0% | 1975 | $558 | 15.8% | 56.5% | 0.1% |
| San Jacinto County | 2.67 | 45.7 | 12.8% | 15.4% | 25.8% | 1993 | $1,015 | 15.2% | 81.0% | 6.6% |
| Polk County | 2.59 | 44.4 | 13.9% | 21.9% | 24.8% | 1990 | $1,027 | 17.6% | 83.8% | 9.6% |
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 Burnet 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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