About Burton
Set in the central part of Texas, Burton is a tiny community with an estimated population of 286.
Officially, Burton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.18 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 242 residents per square mile.
📰 Burton News Today
- Mayor of Arcola, Texas, Fred Burton arrested on multiple charged of illegal voting and three other charges, records say ABC13 Houston · Jul 15
- Janet Whitener Obituary Jun 18, 2026 Memorial Oaks Chapel · Jun 18
- Opening doors: Collaboration brings care closer to home in Burton TTUHSC: DAILY DOSE · Apr 30
- Jason Burton - Women's Basketball Coach University of North Texas Athletics · Jun 1
- Burton baseball captures first state championship in 37 years KBTX News 3 · Jun 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Burton Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Burton — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Burton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Burton
- BURTON EL
- BURTON H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)286
Rank in state#1101 of 1,224
Land area1.18 sq mi
Density242/sq mi
Coordinates30.1858, -96.6031