Burnet County, Texas
Burnet County: county in Texas, United States
About
Burnet County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 42,750 and a population density of 16 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 49,653 inhabitants. Its county seat is Burnet. The county was created 174 years ago in 1852.
Burnet County sits in the Hill Country region of central Texas, northwest of Austin. It was established in 1852 from parts of Bell County and named for David G. Burnet, president of the Republic of Texas.
The area was settled in the 1850s as German immigrants arrived, establishing farms and ranches. Early settlers raised cattle and sheep, growing cotton and wheat. Granite quarrying became an important local industry starting in the late 1800s.
Major Cities and Attractions
The largest city and county seat is Burnet, home to just over 6,000 people. Other towns include:
- Marble Falls - Situated on Lake Marble Falls with popular water recreation
- Bertram - Known as the “Gateway to the Highland Lakes”
- Lake Buchanan - One of the largest lakes in Texas at over 22,000 acres
Outdoor recreation like boating, fishing, and camping draws visitors to Inks Lake State Park and Lake Buchanan. Various wineries and distilleries are part of the Highroad Texas Wine & Spirits Trail.
Key Industries
Tourism is a major industry, especially outdoor recreation at the Highland Lakes.
Granite quarrying and mining operations remain important local businesses. The county is also home to various manufacturing and technology companies.
Agriculture, especially livestock and hay production, continues to play a role. The area hosts seasonal fairs and rodeo events.
In summary, Burnet County is defined by its natural Hill Country beauty, granite industry, lakes, and ranching heritage. It offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.
County Snapshot
Burnet County at a glance
Burnet County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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Open related pagesLargest city
Marble FallsPopulation 7,114
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Quick Facts about Burnet County
| Population | 49,653 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Burnett County |
| Twitter username | highlandlakestx |
| Area | 2644 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.7883,-98.1825 |
| Named for | David G. Burnet |
| Altitude | 1,358 feet / 414 meters |
| Capital | Burnet |
| Establishment | February 05, 1852 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:20:59 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 19 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 77℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Burnet County is located at 30°47'18"N 98°10'57"W (30.7883000, -98.1824500). It has 6 neighbors: Bell County, Blanco County, Lampasas County, Llano County, San Saba County and Travis County.
Burnet County map
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The largest city of Burnet County is Marble Falls with a population of 7,114. Other cities include, Burnet population 6,539, Granite Shoals population 5,162, Meadowlakes population 1,733 and Bertram population 1,520. See all Burnet County cities & populated places.
Burnet County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Burnet County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Marble Falls | 7,114 | City in Burnet County, Texas, United States |
| Burnet | 6,539 | City in Texas |
| 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 |
Weather
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Demographics
The population of Burnet County increased by 13.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42,750 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,216 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 43,377 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 43,580 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 43,954 | 0.85% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 44,734 | 1.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 45,817 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 46,600 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 47,344 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 48,155 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 49,653 | 3.02% | estimation process |
People born in Burnet County (2)
People born in Burnet County, including Al Witcher, James Oakley, .
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