Burnet is a city located in Burnet County, Texas. Burnet has a 2026 population of 7,065. It is also the county seat of Burnet County. Burnet is currently growing at a rate of 1.41% annually and its population has increased by 9.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,476 in 2020.
The median household income in Burnet is $87,587 with a poverty rate of 8.07%. The median age in Burnet is 40.4 years: 42.4 years for males, and 39.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.4 years
Female: 39.3 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 5,547 adults, (1,324 of whom are seniors) in Burnet.
Female: 3,595 (53.4%)
Male: 3,137 (46.6%)
The racial composition of Burnet includes 80.26% White, 3.67% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,403 | 80.26% |
| Two or more races | 872 | 12.95% |
| Black or African American | 247 | 3.67% |
| Other race | 117 | 1.74% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 34 | 0.51% |
Burnet 's average per capita income is $59,921. Household income levels show a median of $87,587. The poverty rate stands at 8.07%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $121,528 | - |
| Families | $114,191 | $119,564 |
| Households | $87,587 | $99,115 |
| Non Families | $30,500 | $54,883 |
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