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Burton, TX
City in Washington County, Texas.
Population
174
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
147
ZIP codes
0
Burton and its ZIP codes
Burton at a glance
- Burton is 27% denser than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Burton, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Burton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,079
16,712 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,659
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$300M
FY 2026, $8,365 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Burton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
225
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
180
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 35°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
11.0%
U.S. 12.8% -1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Burton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarmineCity | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Round TopTown | 10 mi | 1 |
| SomervilleCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| BrenhamCity | 12 mi | 13.1 |
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3 |
| IndustryCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Dime BoxCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Beaver CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.1 |
| DeanvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| GiddingsCity | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| FayettevilleCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.4 |
| New UlmCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.4 |
| SnookCity | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| CaldwellCity | 24 mi | 4.3 |
| La GrangeCity | 25 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burton, TX in?
- Burton is in Washington County, Texas.
- What is the population of Burton, TX?
- About 174 people live in Burton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burton?
- Nearby places include Carmine (5.7 mi), Round Top (10 mi), Somerville (12 mi), Brenham (12 mi), Lyons (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023