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Bertram, TX
City in Burnet County, Texas.
Population
2,037
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,084
ZIP codes
0
Bertram and its ZIP codes
Bertram at a glance
- Bertram is about 9.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,311 a year, 19% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,200 (21% below Texas) and median rent is $1,522 a month.
Local data for Bertram, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bertram, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,311
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$224,200
Median rent
$1,522/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (405), Irish Americans (238), German Americans (205).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burnet County. PPP loans are for Bertram.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,381
17,073 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,613
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$441M
FY 2026, $8,972 per person
How people get to work
Bertram, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bertram, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,202
5.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 40°F
33.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bertram, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities near Bertram
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty HillCity | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| BurnetCity | 11 mi | 10.5 |
| BriggsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Santa Rita RanchCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| LeanderCity | 17 mi | 38.8 |
| FlorenceCity | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Marble FallsCity | 19 mi | 16.5 |
| MeadowlakesCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| JonestownCity | 19 mi | 6.5 |
| Double HornCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| Lago VistaCity | 20 mi | 14.4 |
| Granite ShoalsCity | 20 mi | 7.1 |
| Cottonwood ShoresCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| SerenadaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Cedar ParkCity | 21 mi | 25.6 |
| VolenteVillage | 22 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bertram, TX in?
- Bertram is in Burnet County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bertram, TX?
- About 2,037 people live in Bertram, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bertram?
- Nearby places include Liberty Hill (10 mi), Burnet (11 mi), Briggs (13 mi), Santa Rita Ranch (14 mi), Leander (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023