Burnet, Texas
Burnet: City in Texas
About
Burnet is a city located in the county of Burnet in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,987 and a population density of 227 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,539 inhabitants.
The city was created 173 years ago in 1851.
Quick Facts about Burnet
| Population : | 6,539 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Burnet County |
| Postal code : | 78611 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 512 |
| Area : | 26.32 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,286 feet / 392 meters |
| Capital city : | Burnet is capital of Burnet County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1852 (173 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:38:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 248 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Burnet is located at 30°45'30"N 98°13'42"W (30.7582400, -98.2283600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Burnet
Demographics
The population of Burnet increased by 8.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,987 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,987 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,988 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,994 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,014 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,093 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,214 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,293 | 1.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,344 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,406 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,539 | 2.03% | estimation process |
People born in Burnet (3)
People born in Burnet, including basketball player Ashley Field, Major League Baseball player Chink Taylor, baseball player Rankin Johnson, Sr., .
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Schools in Burnet
College & universities near Burnet, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480912 | Gemini School of Visual Arts & Communication | Cedar Park (TX) | 78613 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Burnet, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FHD | Fort Hood, Texas | Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave. | BUS |
| KIL | Killeen, Texas | 200 East Avenue C | BUS |
| AUS | Austin | 250 North Lamar Blvd. | RAIL |
| TAY | Taylor | 118 East First St. | RAIL |
| TPL | Temple | 315 West Ave B | RAIL |
Other cities in Burnet County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burnet County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marble Falls | 7,114 | City in Burnet County, Texas, United States |
| Granite Shoals | 5,162 | City in Burnet County, Texas, United States |
| Meadowlakes | 1,733 | City in Burnet County, Texas, United States |
| Bertram | 1,520 | City in Burnet County, Texas, United States |
| Cottonwood Shores | 1,313 | City in Burnet County, Texas, United States |
| Highland Haven | 445 | City in Burnet County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Burnet distances to largest Texas cities
