Burleson County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 129th-largest in Texas
The population of Burleson County, Texas is 18,327 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 129th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $72,888, the median home value is $174,000, and the median age is 44.3.
The population of Burleson County has grown 17.1% since 2010 (17,238 → 20,179), a +1.13% annualized rate.
18,327
Population
+1.13%
Annual growth
28
People / sq mi
$72,888
Median Income
$174,000
Median Home Value
Burleson County covers 659 sq mi of land at 27.8 people per square mile.
About Burleson County, TX
Remote work is unusually prominent in Burleson County: 14.3% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. With 18,327 residents, Burleson County is a county in Texas.
Households take in a median $72,888, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $174,000, with typical rent around $909.
Roughly 23.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. A solid 14.3% of workers are based at home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Burleson County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Burleson County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Burleson County had a population of 17,238 in 2010 and 20,179 in 2024, a 17.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,179 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.15%.
20,179
Population (2024)
17,238
Population (2010)
20,179
Peak (2024)
1.15%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,238 |
| 2011 | 17,330 |
| 2012 | 17,437 |
| 2013 | 17,272 |
| 2014 | 17,388 |
| 2015 | 17,612 |
| 2016 | 17,862 |
| 2017 | 18,055 |
| 2018 | 18,329 |
| 2019 | 18,425 |
| 2020 | 17,682 |
| 2021 | 18,109 |
| 2022 | 18,739 |
| 2023 | 19,575 |
| 2024 | 20,179 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.3
Median Age
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Male
22.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 22.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $72,888$-3,404 vs state |
| Mean household income | $95,502 |
| Per-capita income | $39,545 |
| Poverty rate | 8.5%-2.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Burleson County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.1%
Carpool
73.8%
Public transit
14.3%
Work from home
29.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$174,000$-86,400 vs state
Median home value
$909
Median rent
80.9%
Homeownership rate
9,485
Total housing units
81.7%
Occupied
18.3%
Vacant
19.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
87.6%
With health insurance
88.5%
With broadband internet
16.3%
Foreign-born
7.3%
Veterans (18+)
13.1%
With a disability
85.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.1%
High School+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Burleson County, Texas has a population of 18,327 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 129th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 28 people per square mile.
The population of Burleson County has grown 17.1% since 2010 (17,238 → 20,179), a +1.13% annualized rate.
The median household income in Burleson County, Texas is $72,888, with mean (average) household income of $95,502 and per-capita income of $39,545. 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Burleson County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.0%), Black or African American (11.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Burleson County, Texas is 44.3 years. Residents are 52.2% female and 47.8% male.
The median home value in Burleson County is $174,000 and median monthly rent is $909. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,485 total housing units, 18.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Burleson County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Burleson County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
Burleson County, TX Climate
Burleson County, TX has an average annual temperature of 19.8°C (68°F) and receives about 995 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.8°C
Avg Temp
995
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 49° | 73 mm |
| February | 12° / 53° | 72 mm |
| March | 16° / 60° | 67 mm |
| April | 20° / 67° | 88 mm |
| May | 24° / 74° | 127 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 99 mm |
| July | 29° / 84° | 48 mm |
| August | 29° / 84° | 55 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 119 mm |
| October | 21° / 69° | 96 mm |
| November | 15° / 59° | 79 mm |
| December | 11° / 52° | 72 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Burleson County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Burleson County, TX are typically October, April and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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