Texas

Burnet

49,130
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Burnet

Burnet, Texas, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 2,487. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 49,130.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Brushy Creek Feb 1839, and 8 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202049,130
201042,750
200034,147
199022,677
198017,803
197011,420
19609,265
195010,356
194010,771
193010,355
19209,499
191010,755
190010,528
189010,747
18806,855
18703,688
18602,487
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Burnet

Military engagements that took place in Burnet, Texas.

Battle of Brushy Creek Feb 1839
1839

Historic places in Burnet

National Register of Historic Places listings in Burnet, Texas.

Burnet County Courthouse
Burnet
Roper Hotel
Marble Falls
State Highway 29 Bridge at the Colorado River
Buchanan Dam
Austin and Northwestern Railroad Historic District-Fairland to Llano
Kingsland
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Frequently asked about Burnet

When does Burnet first appear in the US census?
Burnet, Texas first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 2,487.
What is the population of Burnet?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Burnet had a recorded population of 49,130.
Were any battles fought in Burnet?
1 documented military engagement took place in Burnet, including Battle of Brushy Creek Feb 1839.
How many historic places are in Burnet?
8 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Burnet, Texas.
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