Population overview
Burnet County is home to roughly 57,015 people, making up about 0.18% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #16 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 995 square miles of land and 57,015 residents yields a density of about 57.3 people per square mile — characteristic of small-town and exurban Texas, where towns are anchored by a county seat surrounded by working farmland and ranches.
How Burnet County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Burnet County sits in the upper half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Burnet |
|---|---|---|
| Burnet County | 57,015 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +42% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | -67% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +8749% |
Neighboring county populations
Burnet County shares borders with 7 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County | Austin | 1,389,670 | 1405.1 |
| Williamson County | Georgetown | 752,827 | 669.8 |
| Bell County | Belton | 402,248 | 379.8 |
| Lampasas County | Lampasas | 23,657 | 33.2 |
| Llano County | Llano | 23,353 | 25.0 |
| Blanco County | Johnson City | 13,581 | 19.1 |
| San Saba County | San Saba | 5,787 | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Burnet County, Texas?+
Burnet County has an estimated population of 57,015 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Burnet County?+
Burnet County has a population density of approximately 57.3 people per square mile across its 995 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Burnet County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Burnet County ranks #64 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.18% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Burnet County?+
Among the 7 counties bordering Burnet, Travis County is the most populous with about 1,389,670 residents.
How is Burnet County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.