Burleson County, Texas

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Burleson County
U.S. county
The Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell
The Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell
Map of Texas highlighting Burleson County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°29′N 96°37′W / 30.49°N 96.62°W / 30.49; -96.62
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1846
Named forEdward Burleson
SeatCaldwell
Largest cityCaldwell
Area
 • Total677 sq mi (1,750 km2)
 • Land659 sq mi (1,710 km2)
 • Water18 sq mi (50 km2)  26%%
Population
 ()
 • Total18,211
 • Density26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district17th
Websitewww.co.burleson.tx.us
Prosperity Bank is located across the street from the Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell.
Office of Burleson County Tribune (founded 1884) in Caldwell

Burleson County (/ˈbɜːrlɪsən/ BUR-li-sən) is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,187.[1] Its county seat is Caldwell.[2] The county is named for Edward Burleson, a general and statesman of the Texas Revolution.

Burleson County is part of the College Station-Bryan Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography[]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 677 square miles (1,750 km2), of which 659 square miles (1,710 km2) is land and 18 square miles (47 km2) (2.6%) is water.[3]

Major highways[]

  • Texas 21.svg State Highway 21
  • Texas 36.svg State Highway 36

Adjacent counties[]

  • Robertson County (north)
  • Brazos County (northeast)
  • Washington County (southeast)
  • Lee County (southwest)
  • Milam County (northwest)

Demographics[]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
18501,713—
18605,683231.8%
18708,07242.0%
18809,24314.5%
189013,00140.7%
190018,36741.3%
191018,6871.7%
192016,855−9.8%
193019,84817.8%
194018,334−7.6%
195013,000−29.1%
196011,177−14.0%
19709,999−10.5%
198012,31323.1%
199013,62510.7%
200016,47020.9%
201017,1874.4%
2019 (est.)18,443[4]7.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1850–2010[6] 2010–2014[1]

As of the 2000 census,[7] there were 16,470 people, 6,363 households, and 4,574 families residing in the county. The population density was 25 people per square mile (10/km2). There were 8,197 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 74.07% white, 15.06% black or African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 8.25% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. 14.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 18.8% were of German, 11.3% American, 10.7% Czech and 6.2% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 6,363 households, out of which 31.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.90% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 25.80% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 16.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,026, and the median income for a family was $39,385. Males had a median income of $28,795 versus $20,146 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,616. About 13.20% of families and 17.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.90% of those under age 18 and 14.30% of those age 65 or over.

Communities[]

Cities[]

Unincorporated communities[]

Bygone communities[]

  • Pittsbridge (aka Evans Ferry and Pitt's Ferry)[8]

Politics[]

Presidential elections results

Education[]

School districts:

Blinn College is the designated community college for all of the county.[10]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 14, 2016. Retrieved December 8, 2013.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
  4. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
  6. ^ "Texas Almanac: Population History of Counties from 1850–2010" (PDF). Texas Almanac. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  8. ^ "Pittsbridge, TX," Charles Christopher Jackson, Handbook of Texas Online, uploaded on June 15, 2010
  9. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  10. ^ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.168. BLINN JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.

External links[]

Coordinates: 30°29′N 96°37′W / 30.49°N 96.62°W / 30.49; -96.62

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