Burleson County, Texas facts for kids
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Burleson County
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The Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | 1846 |
| Named for | Edward Burleson |
| Seat | Caldwell |
| Largest city | Caldwell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 677 sq mi (1,750 km2) |
| • Land | 659 sq mi (1,710 km2) |
| • Water | 18 sq mi (50 km2) 2.6% |
| Population
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| • Total | 17,642 |
| • Density | 26.059/sq mi (10.061/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 10th |
Burleson County is a county in the state of Texas, USA. A county is like a smaller region within a state, often with its own local government. In 2020, about 17,642 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Caldwell.
The county is named after Edward Burleson. He was a general and an important leader during the Texas Revolution. Burleson County is also part of the larger College Station-Bryan area. This means it's connected to these bigger cities nearby.
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Exploring Burleson County's Geography
Burleson County covers a total area of about 677 square miles. Most of this area, about 659 square miles, is land. The remaining 18 square miles (about 2.6%) is water, like rivers and lakes.
Main Roads in Burleson County
These are the most important roads that run through the county:
State Highway 21
State Highway 36
Neighboring Counties
Burleson County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Robertson County to the north
- Brazos County to the northeast
- Washington County to the southeast
- Lee County to the southwest
- Milam County to the northwest
People and Population in Burleson County
The population of Burleson County has changed a lot over the years. Here's how it has grown since 1850:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 1,713 | — | |
| 1860 | 5,683 | 231.8% | |
| 1870 | 8,072 | 42.0% | |
| 1880 | 9,243 | 14.5% | |
| 1890 | 13,001 | 40.7% | |
| 1900 | 18,367 | 41.3% | |
| 1910 | 18,687 | 1.7% | |
| 1920 | 16,855 | −9.8% | |
| 1930 | 19,848 | 17.8% | |
| 1940 | 18,334 | −7.6% | |
| 1950 | 13,000 | −29.1% | |
| 1960 | 11,177 | −14.0% | |
| 1970 | 9,999 | −10.5% | |
| 1980 | 12,313 | 23.1% | |
| 1990 | 13,625 | 10.7% | |
| 2000 | 16,470 | 20.9% | |
| 2010 | 17,187 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 17,642 | 2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010 2020 |
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In 2020, the county had 17,642 people. The population density was about 25 people per square mile. This means there are 25 people living in an area the size of one square mile.
Diversity in Burleson County
Burleson County is home to people from many different backgrounds. Here's a look at the racial and ethnic groups in the county over the years:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 11,361 | 11,696 | 11,258 | 68.98% | 68.05% | 63.81% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 2,443 | 2,064 | 1,852 | 14.83% | 12.01% | 10.50% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 54 | 48 | 65 | 0.33% | 0.28% | 0.37% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 25 | 25 | 70 | 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.40% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.00% |
| Other Race alone (NH) | 11 | 7 | 34 | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.19% |
| Mixed Race or Multiracial (NH) | 162 | 178 | 651 | 0.98% | 1.04% | 3.69% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,411 | 3,166 | 3,712 | 14.64% | 18.42% | 21.04% |
| Total | 16,470 | 17,187 | 17,642 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2000, about 18.8% of people in Burleson County had German roots. Also, 11.3% had American ancestry, 10.7% were of Czech descent, and 6.2% had Irish ancestors.
The average age in the county in 2000 was 38 years old. About 26.9% of the population was under 18.
Towns and Communities
Burleson County has several towns and smaller communities where people live.
Cities in Burleson County
- Caldwell (This is the county seat, meaning it's the main town for county government.)
- Snook
- Somerville
Smaller Communities (CDPs)
These are areas that are counted by the census but are not officially cities:
Other Unincorporated Communities
These are small towns or areas that are not officially part of a city or CDP:
Education in Burleson County
Students in Burleson County attend schools in different school districts:
- Caldwell Independent School District
- Snook Independent School District
- Somerville Independent School District
For college, Blinn College is the community college that serves all of Burleson County.
Images for kids
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The Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Burleson para niños
