Geography of Burnet County
Burnet County sits at roughly 30.79° N and 98.18° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 995 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 Burnet, and the county shares boundaries with 7 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 57,015 residents across 995 square miles, Burnet County has a population density of about 57.3 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Burnet
Burnet serves as the seat of government for Burnet 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
Burnet County was established in 1852 and was named for David Gouverneur Burnet, the first president of the Republic of Texas (1836). It was carved from territory previously part of Bell County, Travis County and Williamson County.
Burnet County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Burnet 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 Burnet County, Texas located?+
Burnet County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 30.788° N, 98.182° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48053. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Burnet County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Burnet County in square miles?+
Burnet County covers approximately 995 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 74th 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 Burnet County, Texas?+
Burnet County has a population of approximately 57,015 residents. With 995 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 57.3 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Burnet County the 64th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Burnet County?+
Burnet is the county seat of Burnet County, Texas, which was organized in 1852 and named for David Gouverneur Burnet, the first president of the Republic of Texas (1836). Burnet County was originally carved out of Bell County, Travis County and Williamson County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Burnet County are located in Burnet.
Which Texas counties border Burnet County?+
Burnet County shares borders with San Saba, Travis, Williamson, Lampasas, Llano, Bell, and Blanco counties. These 7 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 Burnet County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Burnet 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 Burnet 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 Burnet County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Burnet County is 48053, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 053. 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.