Burleson, TX Demographics

A map of Burleson's Population by Race

Burleson, Texas has an estimated population of 52,918, a large increase from the 47,641 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.6% White, 21.5% Hispanic, 6.3% Black, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burleson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burleson has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burleson, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 51.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burleson is ranked the 73rd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Burleson was ranked the 74th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burleson's White Population

34,692 residents of Burleson, or 65.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burleson is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Burleson ranks 522nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleson's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Burleson's population has decreased from 72.2% to 65.6%.

Burleson is more White than neighboring Cross Timber (57.9% White), and Crowley (38.1% White). Burleson is less White than neighboring Briaroaks (92.5% White), Joshua (73.4% White), and Rendon (71.5% White).

Burleson's Black Population

3,337 residents of Burleson, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burleson is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Burleson ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleson's Black population has grown by an estimated 59.0%. Black residents' share of Burleson's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.3%.

Burleson is more Black than neighboring Cross Timber (0% Black), Briaroaks (0.3% Black), Joshua (1.5% Black), and Rendon (5.9% Black). Burleson is less Black than neighboring Crowley (23.2% Black).

Burleson's Asian Population

780 residents of Burleson, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burleson is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Burleson ranks 324th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.8%. Asian residents' share of Burleson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Burleson is more Asian than neighboring Cross Timber (0.8% Asian), Briaroaks (0% Asian), and Joshua (0.3% Asian). Burleson is less Asian than neighboring Crowley (2.6% Asian), and Rendon (1.9% Asian).

Burleson's Hispanic Population

11,360 residents of Burleson, or 21.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burleson is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Burleson ranks 1292nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Burleson's population has increased from 16.3% to 21.5%.

Burleson is more Hispanic than neighboring Briaroaks (3.6% Hispanic), Joshua (18.7% Hispanic), and Rendon (16.7% Hispanic). Burleson is less Hispanic than neighboring Cross Timber (40.1% Hispanic), and Crowley (31.1% Hispanic).

Burleson's Native American/Other Population

324 residents of Burleson, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burleson is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Burleson ranks 464th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burleson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Burleson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cross Timber (0% Native American/Other), Briaroaks (0.2% Native American/Other), and Crowley (0.5% Native American/Other). Burleson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Joshua (5.4% Native American/Other), and Rendon (1.2% Native American/Other).

Burleson's Multiracial Population

2,425 residents of Burleson, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burleson is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Burleson ranks 328th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burleson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Burleson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Burleson is more Multiracial than neighboring Cross Timber (1.1% Multiracial), Briaroaks (3.4% Multiracial), Crowley (4.5% Multiracial), Joshua (0.7% Multiracial), and Rendon (2.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.