State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
629.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.96% (62)
Growth Since 2010
9.07% (543)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Burnet, Texas Population 2021
6,530
Burnet is a city located in Burnet County Texas. It is also the county seat of Burnet County. With a 2020 population of 6,530, it is the 309th largest city in Texas and the 4113th largest city in the United States . Burnet is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 9.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,987 in 2010. Spanning over 10 miles, Burnet has a population density of 630 people per square mile.
The average household income in Burnet is $72,864 with a poverty rate of 12.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $703 per month, and the median house value is $165,400. The median age in Burnet is 39 years, 40 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
Burnet Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Burnetwas:
- White: 90.90%
- Two or more races: 3.08%
- Other race: 2.68%
- Black or African American: 2.15%
- Asian: 0.77%
- Native American: 0.41%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Burnet, Texas is 6,530 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 6,530.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,987.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,696 | 90.90% |
| Two or More Races | 193 | 3.08% |
| Some Other Race | 168 | 2.68% |
| Black or African American | 135 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 26 | 0.41% |
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Burnet Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,077 | 2.79 | 69.5 |
| Married | 1,040 | 3.69 | 74.5 |
| Non Family | 736 | 1.26 | 51.9 |
| Female | 224 | 3.26 | 93.3 |
| Male | 77 | 3.87 | 100 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 147 | 3.22% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 321 | 7.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,454 | 31.84% |
| Some College | 1,413 | 30.95% |
| Associates Degree | 274 | 6.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 711 | 15.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 246 | 5.39% |
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Burnet Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,875 | 3,566 | 704 |
| Hispanic | 537 | 393 | 205 |
| Black | 102 | 87 | 25 |
| Other Race | 37 | 28 | |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 23 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 23 |
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 asian people with a rate of 62.16%.
Burnet Language by Age
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Burnet Language
88.58% of Burnet residents speak only English, while 11.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.11% of the population.
Burnet Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,328 | 530 | 12.25% |
| Multiple | 193 | 153 | 79.27% |
| Black | 73 | 33 | 45.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,174 | 26 | 2.21% |
12.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.71%
Male Poverty Rate
9.31%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Burnet
The race most likely to be in poverty in Burnet is Multiple, with 79.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Burnet is Hispanic, with 2.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.38%.
Burnet Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Burnet Married by Age and Sex
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Burnet Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Burnet Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 557 | 12.00% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 7.79% |
| Other Race | 17 | 12.78% |
| Native American | 15 | 57.69% |
Burnet Veterans by Education
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8.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
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57.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
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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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73.65%
Born in Burnet
96.98%
Native Born
3.02%
Foreign Born
1.82%
Non Citizen
1.20%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.98% of Burnet residents were born in the United States, with 73.65% having been born in Texas. 1.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,530 | 62 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 6,468 | 62 | 0.97% |
| 2019 | 6,406 | 62 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 6,344 | 51 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 6,293 | 79 | 1.27% |
| 2016 | 6,214 | 121 | 1.99% |
| 2015 | 6,093 | 79 | 1.31% |
| 2014 | 6,014 | 20 | 0.33% |
| 2013 | 5,994 | 6 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 5,988 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 5,987 | 6 | 0.10% |
| 2010 | 5,981 | 1,246 | 2.36% |
| 2000 | 4,735 | 1,312 | 3.30% |
| 1990 | 3,423 | 13 | 0.04% |
| 1980 | 3,410 | 546 | 1.76% |
| 1970 | 2,864 | 0.00% |