Burleson County
Burleson County, Texas
Burleson County, in east central Texas, lies approximately forty-five miles east of the state capital at Austin and is bordered by Milam County on the north, on the east by Robertson and Brazos counties, on the south by Washington County, and on the west by Lee County. Caldwell, the largest town and the county seat, is sixty miles east of Austin. The county's geographical center lies at approximately 30°30' north latitude and 96°36' west longitude. State Highway 36 is the major north-south thoroughfare, and State Highway 21 spans the county east to west. The county is also served by two major railways, the Union Pacific and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Charles Christopher Jackson | © Texas State Historical Association
Burleson County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Burleson County
- Burleson County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Burleson County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
177 ft – 566 ft
Places of Burleson County
Photos of Burleson County and surrounding areas
Burleson County, Texas
Image of the historical marker for Burleson County's settlement. Image Credity: Terry Jeanson, Texasescapes.com.
Burleson County, Texas
Deer near Somerville Lake, Burleson County, Texas. Photo by Ron Billings/Texas A&M Forest Service, Texas Almanac.
Burleson County, Texas
Map of Burleson County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.
Burleson County Courthouse, Caldwell, Texas
Burleson County Courthouse in the city of Caldwell, Texas. Photograph by Jim Evans. Caldwell
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Cormorants on Somerville Lake
Photo by Beverly Moseley, USDA NRCS Texas, Public Domain Somerville Lake
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Burleson County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Burleson County
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 18,443 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Burleson County
| People | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 8,122 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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| Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $42,629 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Burleson County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3,366,308,774 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Burleson County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 187,944,992 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Burleson County
| USD ($) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 57,137,412 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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| Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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| Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 38.7 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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| Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.8 | 95.2 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Burleson County
| Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 659.0 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Burleson County
| Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 676.8 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |