Burleson County, Texas

Burleson County (/ˈbɜːrlɪsən/ BUR-li-sən) is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,642. Its county seat is Caldwell. The county is named for Edward Burleson, a general and statesman of the Texas Revolution.

Burleson County
The Burleson County Courthouse in Caldwell
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°29′N 96°37′W
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1846
Named forEdward Burleson
SeatCaldwell
Largest cityCaldwell
Area
  Total677 sq mi (1,750 km2)
  Land659 sq mi (1,710 km2)
  Water18 sq mi (50 km2)  2.6%
Population
 (2020)
  Total17,642
  Density26/sq mi (10/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district10th
Websitewww.co.burleson.tx.us

Burleson County is part of the College Station-Bryan Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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