Burnet County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Burnet County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48053
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 994.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 26.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1021.77 sq mi
- Latitude
- 30.789630
- Longitude
- -98.201187
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 49,664
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 39,072
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,975 | 80.5% |
| Hispanic | 9,690 | 19.5% |
| White | 37,837 | 76.2% |
| Black | 646 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 129 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 71 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 151 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,281 | 85.2% |
| Hispanic | 5,793 | 14.8% |
| White | 31,616 | 80.9% |
| Black | 684 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 375 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 478 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 106 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 52,652
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $80,292
- Poverty Rate
- 7.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,099
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 41,755 | 79.3% |
| Black | 656 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 377 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 34,274
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,211 | 21.0% |
| Republican | 21,867 | 63.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,196 | 15.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,343 | 47.7% |
| Female | 17,925 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,132 | 79.2% |
| Hispanic | 4,009 | 11.7% |
| Black | 118 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 274 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 20,559
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,248 | 63.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,400 | 34.9% |
| Black | 45 | 38.1% |
| Asian | 143 | 52.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,708 | 59.4% |
| Female | 10,849 | 60.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 9,336 (24.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,850 (28.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,555
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $348,499
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,259
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 69.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 13.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 22.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.