Geography of Burleson County
Burleson County sits at roughly 30.49° N and 96.62° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 666 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Caldwell, and the county shares boundaries with 5 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 20,549 residents across 666 square miles, Burleson County has a population density of about 30.9 people per square mile. Like much of West and South Texas, the county is sparsely populated, with wide-open country between settlements.
County seat: Caldwell
Caldwell serves as the seat of government for Burleson County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Burleson County was established in 1846 and was named for Edward Burleson (1798–1851), a general of the Texas Revolution and Vice President of the Republic of Texas. It was carved from territory previously part of Milam County.
Burleson County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Burleson County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Burleson County, Texas located?+
Burleson County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.492° N, 96.621° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48051. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Burleson County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Burleson County in square miles?+
Burleson County covers approximately 666 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 222nd out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Burleson County, Texas?+
Burleson County has a population of approximately 20,549 residents. With 666 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 30.9 people per square mile, which is rural for a Texas county. That makes Burleson County the 120th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Burleson County?+
Caldwell is the county seat of Burleson County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for Edward Burleson (1798–1851), a general of the Texas Revolution and Vice President of the Republic of Texas. Burleson County was originally carved out of Milam County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Burleson County are located in Caldwell.
Which Texas counties border Burleson County?+
Burleson County shares borders with Lee, Brazos, Milam, Robertson, and Washington counties. These 5 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the Central Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Burleson County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Burleson County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Burleson County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Burleson County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Burleson County is 48051, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 051. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.