State
County
Land Area (mi²)
28.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,785.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.25%
Growth Since 2010
37.50%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Burleson, Texas Population 2021
50,449
Burleson is a city located in Johnson County Texas. With a 2020 population of 50,449, it is the 72nd largest city in Texas and the 783rd largest city in the United States . Burleson is currently growing at a rate of 2.25% annually and its population has increased by 37.50% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,690 in 2010. Burleson reached it's highest population of 50,449 in 2021. Spanning over 28 miles, Burleson has a population density of 1,785 people per square mile.
The average household income in Burleson is $95,183 with a poverty rate of 5.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,242 per month, and the median house value is $184,600. The median age in Burleson is 34.9 years, 35.3 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
Burleson Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burleson was:
- White: 88.89%
- Black or African American: 4.64%
- Two or more races: 3.56%
- Asian: 1.42%
- Other race: 1.13%
- Native American: 0.22%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.15%
The current population of Burleson, Texas is 50,449 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 47,113.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 36,690.
Burleson, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,765 | 88.89% |
| Black or African American | 2,126 | 4.64% |
| Two or More Races | 1,631 | 3.56% |
| Asian | 652 | 1.42% |
| Some Other Race | 518 | 1.13% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 101 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 69 | 0.15% |
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Burleson Population by Race
Burleson Population Pyramid $2021
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Burleson Population by Age
Burleson Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,708 | 2.91 | 70.6 |
| Married | 9,244 | 3.34 | 78.7 |
| Non Family | 3,521 | 1.19 | 64.1 |
| Female | 2,308 | 3.62 | 50.9 |
| Male | 635 | 3.66 | 60.3 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
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Burleson Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 538 | 1.82% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,333 | 4.51% |
| High School Graduate | 9,092 | 30.76% |
| Some College | 7,886 | 26.68% |
| Associates Degree | 2,897 | 9.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,252 | 17.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,557 | 8.65% |
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Burleson Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Burleson Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,359 | 23,154 | 6,499 |
| Hispanic | 2,950 | 2,394 | 717 |
| Black | 1,316 | 1,278 | 230 |
| 2+ Races | 612 | 594 | 244 |
| Asian | 419 | 350 | 163 |
| Other Race | 331 | 285 | 72 |
| Native American | 56 | 56 | 19 |
| Islander | 41 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.87%.
Burleson Educational Attainment by Race
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$49,889
Average Earnings
$57,015
Average Male
$41,327
Average Female
Burleson Earnings by Educational Attainment
Burleson Language by Age
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Burleson Language
92.83% of Burleson residents speak only English, while 7.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.16% of the population.
Burleson Language
Burleson Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,285 | 2,048 | 5.64% |
| Black | 2,054 | 276 | 13.44% |
| Hispanic | 5,266 | 256 | 4.86% |
| Other | 474 | 115 | 24.26% |
| Multiple | 1,631 | 69 | 4.23% |
| Asian | 652 | 19 | 2.91% |
| Islander | 66 | 4 | 6.06% |
5.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.68%
Male Poverty Rate
6.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Burleson
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burleson is Other, with 24.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burleson is Asian, with 2.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.17%.
Burleson Poverty
Burleson Poverty Rate by Education
Burleson Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Burleson Married by Age and Sex
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Burleson Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Burleson Marital Status by Race
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Burleson Marital Status
Burleson Veterans by War
Burleson Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,268 | 7.59% |
| Hispanic | 326 | 9.27% |
| Black | 314 | 21.48% |
| 2+ Races | 108 | 15.43% |
| Other Race | 63 | 18.31% |
| Asian | 31 | 6.83% |
| Islander | 4 | 9.76% |
Burleson Veterans by Race
Burleson Veterans by Education
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2.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
Burleson Veterans by Education
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70.8%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Burleson Employment by Age
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Burleson Employment by Race
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Burleson Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.50%
Native Born
2.50%
Foreign Born
0.80%
Non Citizen
1.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.50% of Burleson residents were born in the United States, with 67.22% having been born in Texas. 0.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Burleson Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50,449 | 1,112 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 49,337 | 1,112 | 2.31% |
| 2019 | 48,225 | 1,112 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 47,113 | 1,112 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 46,001 | 1,327 | 2.97% |
| 2016 | 44,674 | 1,395 | 3.22% |
| 2015 | 43,279 | 1,705 | 4.10% |
| 2014 | 41,574 | 1,053 | 2.60% |
| 2013 | 40,521 | 1,495 | 3.83% |
| 2012 | 39,026 | 562 | 1.46% |
| 2011 | 38,464 | 1,413 | 3.81% |
| 2010 | 37,051 | 16,075 | 5.85% |
| 2000 | 20,976 | 4,863 | 2.67% |
| 1990 | 16,113 | 4,379 | 3.22% |
| 1980 | 11,734 | 4,021 | 4.29% |
| 1970 | 7,713 | 0.00% |