Burnet, TX Demographics

A map of Burnet's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,133	4,415	76.2%	68.6%
Hispanic	994	1,508	14.8%	23.4%
Multiracial	294	229	4.4%	3.6%
Black	247	152	3.7%	2.4%
Asian	59	82	0.9%	1.3%
Native American/Other	5	50	0.1%	0.8%

Burnet, Texas has an estimated population of 6,732, an increase from the 6,436 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.2% White, 14.8% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, 0.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burnet, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burnet has become considerably less 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 Burnet, that probability was 47.3% in 2020 and 39.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burnet is ranked the 348th 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). Burnet was ranked the 346th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burnet's White Population

5,133 residents of Burnet, or 76.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burnet is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Burnet ranks 601st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnet's White population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of Burnet's population has increased from 68.6% to 76.2%.

Burnet is more White than neighboring Bertram (59.5% White), Marble Falls (71.8% White), and Granite Shoals (46.9% White). Burnet is less White than neighboring Meadowlakes (88.8% White), and Buchanan Dam (88% White).

Burnet's Black Population

247 residents of Burnet, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burnet is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Burnet ranks 747th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnet's Black population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Black residents' share of Burnet's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.7%.

Burnet is more Black than neighboring Bertram (2.1% Black), Marble Falls (1.4% Black), Meadowlakes (0% Black), Buchanan Dam (0.9% Black), and Granite Shoals (1.8% Black).

Burnet's Asian Population

59 residents of Burnet, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burnet is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Burnet ranks 377th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnet's Asian population has declined by an estimated 28.0%. Asian residents' share of Burnet's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Burnet is more Asian than neighboring Bertram (0.2% Asian), Marble Falls (0.5% Asian), Meadowlakes (0% Asian), Buchanan Dam (0% Asian), and Granite Shoals (0.3% Asian).

Burnet's Hispanic Population

994 residents of Burnet, or 14.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burnet is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Burnet ranks 1071st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnet's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Burnet's population has decreased from 23.4% to 14.8%.

Burnet is more Hispanic than neighboring Meadowlakes (4.9% Hispanic), and Buchanan Dam (7.5% Hispanic). Burnet is less Hispanic than neighboring Bertram (27.1% Hispanic), Marble Falls (24.3% Hispanic), and Granite Shoals (49.7% Hispanic).

Burnet's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Burnet, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burnet is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Burnet ranks 698th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnet's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burnet's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Burnet is more Native American/Other than neighboring Marble Falls (0% Native American/Other). Burnet is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bertram (0.6% Native American/Other), Meadowlakes (2.7% Native American/Other), Buchanan Dam (1.3% Native American/Other), and Granite Shoals (0.8% Native American/Other).

Burnet's Multiracial Population

294 residents of Burnet, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burnet is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Burnet ranks 708th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burnet's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Burnet's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.4%.

Burnet is more Multiracial than neighboring Marble Falls (2% Multiracial), Meadowlakes (3.7% Multiracial), Buchanan Dam (2.4% Multiracial), and Granite Shoals (0.5% Multiracial). Burnet is less Multiracial than neighboring Bertram (10.4% 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.