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Population in July 2008: 369. Population change since 2000: +2.8%
 

Males: 189  (51.3%)
Females: 180  (48.7%)

Median resident age:  40.1 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 77835.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $54,229 (it was $38,875 in 2000)
Burton:  $54,229
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,245
Burton:  $22,245
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $105,599 (it was $57,500 in 2000)
Burton:  $105,599
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $135,603; Detached houses: $151,899; Mobile homes: $27,100
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Races in Burton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (67.1%)
  • Black (25.3%)
  • Hispanic (3.3%)
  • Other race (3.3%)
  • Filipino (1.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.7%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Burton: 73.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (28.7%), Irish (8.6%), United States (5.8%), English (5.0%), Czech (3.9%), Scottish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.19 square miles.

Population density: 310 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Burton

  • High school or higher: 79.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Burton town

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 68.8%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 10.9%
  • Divorced: 3.3%

12 residents are foreign born (2.8% Asia, 0.6% Latin America).

This town:  3.3%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Burton, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Burton to the number of sex offenders is 92 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Burton:  1.8% ($1,040)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: College Station, TX (33.5 miles , pop. 67,890).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Harris, TX (62.9 miles , pop. 405,444).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (78.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Carmine, TX (2.4 miles ), Round Top, TX (3.2 miles) , Somerville, TX (3.5 miles ), Brenham, TX (3.5 miles ), Gay Hill-Independence, TX (3.5 miles ), Industry, TX (3.9 miles ), West End, TX (4.2 miles ), Lincoln-Dime Box, TX (4.4 miles ).

Latitude: 30.18 N, Longitude: 96.60 W

Area code: 979

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Population change in the 1990s: +48 (+15.4%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Educational services (20%)
  • Construction (16%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (13%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Alcoholic beverage merchant wholesalers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (41%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (4%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (12%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (13%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (13%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Child care workers (6%)



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Burton-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/5/1950, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.7 miles away from the Burton town center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/20/1957, a category 3 tornado 12.5 miles away from the town center injured 2 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.



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Hospitals/medical centers near Burton:
  • TRINITY COMMUNITY MED CENTER OF BREHAM (about 13 miles; BRENHAM, TX)
  • BELLVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; BELLVILLE, TX)
  • BURLESON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER (about 25 miles; CALDWELL, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Burton, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Burton:
  • BLINN COLLEGE (about 13 miles; BRENHAM, TX; Full-time enrollment: 8,448)
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; COLLEGE STATION, TX; FT enrollment: 41,117)
  • PRAIRIE VIEW A & M UNIVERSITY (about 37 miles; PRAIRIE VIEW, TX; FT enrollment: 5,823)
  • AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 68 miles; AUSTIN, TX; FT enrollment: 12,819)
  • WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 68 miles; WHARTON, TX; FT enrollment: 3,124)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN (about 69 miles; AUSTIN, TX; FT enrollment: 46,503)
  • SAINT EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; AUSTIN, TX; FT enrollment: 2,870)
Public high school in Burton:
Public elementary/middle school in Burton:
  • BURTON Elementary (Students: 147; Location: 12200 HICKORY ST; Grades: PK-6; Our rating: 61)
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Notable locations in Burton: Burton Commercial Historic District (A), Burton Farmers Gin (B), William Nienstedt House (C), William Neumann House (D), William Edward Sanders House (E), Herbert Nienstedt House (F), Wehring Shoe Shop and Residence (G), Kneip-Bredthauer House (H), Hodde Drugstore (I), Doctor Charles Laas House (J). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Burton Cotton Gin & Museum (210 South Main Street).

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  61.4%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  7.8%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.0%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Burton, TX



Burton compared to Texas state average:
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Burton (2009 data):
  • Burton State Bank: at 515 N Main Street, branch established on 1906-01-01. Info updated 2006-06-19: Bank assets: $54.0 mil, Deposits: $47.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Burton Bancshares, Inc.



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Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (50%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (47%)
  • Wood (2%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Burton

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchLutheran Church
Adherents31.4%28.3%14.0%6.2%5.8%
Congregations31.3%6.3%16.7%8.3%4.2%
NameUnited Church of ChristAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)Episcopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents4.5%2.5%2.1%1.2%4.0%
Congregations6.3%2.1%2.1%2.1%20.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$120
Other Government Administration 1$1,632$19,5840$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$800
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,186$26,2320$0
Water Supply 1$1,632$19,5840$0
Totals for Government 3$5,450$21,8002$920



7.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,792 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.16%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Harris County, TX  1.58% ($72,659 average AGI)
from Austin County, TX  0.45% ($31,896)
from Brazos County, TX  0.38% ($25,805)


6.37% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($33,311 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.37%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Harris County, TX  1.28% ($35,591 average AGI)
to Brazos County, TX  0.70% ($27,947)
to Austin County, TX  0.35% ($27,378)


Strongest AM radio stations in Burton:
  • KZNE (1150 AM; 10 kW; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KWHI (1280 AM; 1 kW; BRENHAM, TX)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTKR (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTAW (1620 AM; 10 kW; COLLEGE STATION, TX; Owner: BRYAN BROADCASTING LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • WOAI (1200 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKYX (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN ANTONIO, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KWBC (1550 AM; 5 kW; NAVASOTA, TX)
  • KEYH (850 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KREH (900 AM; 5 kW; PECAN GROVE, TX)

Strongest FM radio stations in Burton:
  • K259AH (91.9 FM; BRENHAM, TX; Owner: THE KSBJ EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KULF (94.1 FM; BRENHAM, TX; Owner: FORT BEND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTTX (106.1 FM; BRENHAM, TX; Owner: TOM S. WHITEHEAD, INC.)
  • KANJ (91.5 FM; GIDDINGS, TX; Owner: HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KROX-FM (101.5 FM; BUDA, TX; Owner: EMMIS AUSTIN RADIO BROADCASTING COMPANY, L.P.)
  • KEZB (105.3 FM; HEMPSTEAD, TX; Owner: FARMERS COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KNRG (92.3 FM; NEW ULM, TX; Owner: ROY E. HENDERSON TR/AS NEW ULM BROADCASTING CO.)

TV broadcast stations around Burton:
  • KBTX-TV (Channel 3; BRYAN, TX; Owner: KWTX-KBTX LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KYLE (Channel 28; BRYAN, TX; Owner: COMCORP OF BRYAN LICENSE CORP.)
  • K35DI (Channel 35; SOMERVILLE, TX; Owner: GERALD BENAVIDES)


Burton fatal accident list:
May 17, 2002 05:38 AM, Us-290, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • B Carter, 200 Lomax-Harmel Rd. (Carmine #4052), Type: Tower, Structure height: 146.3 m, Overall height: 151.8 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1898 Leland Drive, Marietta, GA 30067, Phone: (678) 265-6770
  • Edward G Roach, 8025 290 W, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m
    Registrant: Aat Communications Corporation, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • Leslie N Nixon, 2.5 Mi Nw Of Hwy 1697 & Hwy 390, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146 m, Overall height: 153.9 m, , Licensee ID: L00759842
    Registrant: Global Tower, LLC, 1801 Clint Moore Road, Suite 110, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-0320, Email:
  • Ray T Powers, 2.3 Mi Of Cr, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m
    Registrant: Worldwide Communications Associates Inc., 353 Sacramento Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111, Phone: (415) 788-1168, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Lake Somerville State Park 7.5 Mi Nnw, Call Sign: WNPZ498, Licensee ID: L00014260
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.175 MHz, 151.265 MHz, 151.340 MHz, 151.355 MHz, 151.415 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/11/2004, Expiration Date: 08/07/2014
    Registrant: State Of Texas, 4200 Smith School Rd, Austin, TX 78744, Phone: (409) 289-2392

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 5
  • BURTON RPTR, On Rd Between Carmine & Burton Approx 2 Mi Nw Hwy 290, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WNEP956
    Assigned Frequencies : 6167.57 MHz, 5974.85 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/25/2002, Expiration Date: 01/16/2012
    Registrant: Comsearch, 19700 Janelia Farm Boulevard, Ashburn, VA 20147, Phone: (703) 726-5671, Fax: (703) 726-5594, Email:
  • STATION, Burton Repeater On Farm Rd Approx 2 Mi Nw Hwy 290, Overall height: 59.1 m, Call Sign: WNEQ891
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.187 MHz, 952.193 MHz, 952.181 MHz, 928.187 MHz, 928.193 MHz, 928.181 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/12/2002, Expiration Date: 04/30/2012
    Registrant: United Telecom Council, 200 N Glebe Rd, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22203, Phone: (703) 558-2214, Fax: (703) 558-0523, Email:
  • STATION, 2.5 Mi Nw Of Int Hwy 390 & Hwy 1697, Overall height: 152.1 m, Call Sign: WNTV543
    Assigned Frequencies : 952.706 MHz, 928.706 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/06/1999, Expiration Date: 06/17/2009, Certifier: J S Pittman
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • Burton, 2.5 Mi Nw Of Hwy 1697 & Hwy 390, Type: Tower, Structure height: 146 m, Overall height: 152 m, Call Sign: WQAE274
    Assigned Frequencies : 941.268 MHz, 932.268 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/14/2004, Expiration Date: 05/14/2014, Certifier: J S Pittman
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:
  • ROUND TOP, 2.3 Mi Of Cr, Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WLK532, Licensee ID: L00896575
    6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6197.24 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6286.19 MHz... (+6 more)
    Grant Date: 03/13/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: Robert A Esty
    Registrant: International Communications Group, Inc. D/B/A Corban Networks

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 6
  • Call Sign: K5BDR, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00371500
    Grant Date: 04/11/2006, Expiration Date: 06/19/2016
    Registrant: Carl R Martin, 7690 Wolff Rd., Burton, TX 77835
  • Call Sign: KA5SCZ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 07/26/1995, Expiration Date: 07/26/2005, Cancelation Date: 07/27/2007
    Registrant: David A Blakey, Rt 2 Box 416, Burton, TX 77835
  • Call Sign: N5LLE, Previous Call Sign: KB5EBO, Licensee ID: L00321195
    Grant Date: 02/02/2001, Expiration Date: 04/30/2011, Certifier: Ronald A Perry
    Registrant: Ronald A Perry, 11933 Old Landua Rd, Burton, TX 77835
  • Call Sign: W5ZTE, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00176837
    Grant Date: 10/05/2000, Expiration Date: 12/11/2010
    Registrant: Arthur L Runyon Jr., 13250 Sereniti Ln., Burton, TX 77835
  • Call Sign: WA5ABV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01254541
    Grant Date: 03/08/2007, Expiration Date: 05/05/2017, Certifier: Gene A Fuelberg
    Registrant: Gene A Fuelberg, 5500 Bredthauer Rd, Burton, TX 77835
  • Call Sign: WA5EBD, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 11/20/1995, Expiration Date: 11/20/2005, Cancelation Date: 11/21/2007
    Registrant: Marjorie J Quebe, Rr 1 Box 46a Ganske Rd, Burton, TX 77835-9703


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL3 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-200 (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 110LC , Serial Number: AL-1091, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 04/05/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas P Sr Jacomini, 10205 Mayer Cemetery Rd, Burton, TX 77835
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/28/2003
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3292F , Serial Number: 670385, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 06/09/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Fredric A Agdern, Po Box 363, Burton, TX 77835
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 340A (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 72VT , Serial Number: 340A0654, Year manufactured: 1979, Airworthiness Date: 02/28/1979
    Registrant (Corporation): Brazos Exec Air Inc, Po Box 336, Burton, TX 77835


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 4
  • Hazardous Condition: 1
  • Service Call: 1

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