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Burlington, Kansas
City and County seat
Burlington Carnegie Library (2016)
Burlington Carnegie Library (2016)
Location within Coffey County and Kansas
Location within Coffey County and Kansas
KDOT map of Coffey County (legend)
KDOT map of Coffey County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°11′37″N 95°44′43″W / 38.19361°N 95.74528°W / 38.19361; -95.74528Coordinates: 38°11′37″N 95°44′43″W / 38.19361°N 95.74528°W / 38.19361; -95.74528[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyCoffey
Founded1857
Incorporated1870
Named forBurlington, Vermont
Area
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Elevation
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Population
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 • Total2,634
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Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
66839
Area code620
FIPS code20-09400
GNIS ID485549[1]
Websiteburlingtonkansas.gov

Burlington is a city in and the county seat of Coffey County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,634.[3]

History

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See also: History of Kansas

Burlington was founded in 1857.[4] It was named after Burlington, Vermont, the native home of one of its founders.[5]

The first post office in Burlington was established in 1858, when it was removed from the now extinct town of Hampden.[6]

The population increased significantly as Wolf Creek Generating Station was constructed from 1977 to 1985.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.21 square miles (5.72 km2), of which 2.20 square miles (5.70 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[7]

Climate

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The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burlington has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

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Demographics

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File:Burlington, Kansas Welcome Sign.JPG
Welcome sign on north side of Burlington (2013)

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, Burlington had a population of 2,634 people, including 1,136 households and 648 families.[9][10][11] The median age was 42.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males age 18 and over.[9]

The population density was 1,192.9 per square mile (460.6/km2). There were 1,325 housing units at an average density of 600.1 per square mile (231.7/km2). 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[9][11]

Of households, 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 42.3% were married-couple households, 18.1% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 33.4% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. Of housing units, 14.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 4.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 13.1%.[9]

23.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10]
Race Number Percent
White 2,388 90.7%
Black or African American 26 1.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 0.5%
Asian 24 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 22 0.8%
Two or more races 162 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 88 3.3%

Demographic estimates

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The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9.[12] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 14.4% of the population.[13]

Income and poverty

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The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $46,800 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,382) and the median family income was $59,743 (+/- $7,916).[14] Males had a median income of $36,923 (+/- $8,550) versus $23,750 (+/- $5,248) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,026 (+/- $3,565).[15] Approximately, 13.3% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% of those ages 65 or over.[16][17]

2010 census

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As of the census[18] of 2010, there were 2,674 people, 1,138 households, and 699 families living in the city. The population density was 1,215.5 inhabitants per square mile (469.3/km2). There were 1,296 housing units at an average density of 589.1 per square mile (227.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 1.0% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 1,138 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 41.1 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

Economy

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Wolf Creek

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Located just northeast of Burlington is the Wolf Creek Generating Station, the only nuclear power plant in Kansas. This plant is situated on Coffey County Lake, which was constructed as the cooling lake for the plant. The plant has been generating electricity since 1985, and is a local landmark. Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation ("WCNOC") operates the plant, and is a subsidiary of the plant's owners Kansas Gas & Electric (part of Westar Energy), Kansas City Power & Light (part of Great Plains Energy), and KEPCO (an association of Kansas electric power cooperatives).[19] Westar and Great Plains Energy merged in 2018 to form Evergy, while maintaining the Westar and KCP&L names until October 2019.[20][21]

Education

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The community is served by Burlington USD 244 public school district, and has three schools: Burlington High School, Burlington Middle School, Burlington Elementary School.

Allen County Community College offers classes at Burlington High School, both for adults and for high school students who may earn concurrent credits.

Burlington is home to the Burlington Carnegie Free Library, although the building no longer houses a library and is now used as an office space. The Burlington branch of the Coffey County Library meets the community's information needs.

Notable people

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Template:Cite gnis2
  2. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Profile of Burlington, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 4, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  4. ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 164.
  5. ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 257.
  6. ↑ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  8. ↑ Climate Summary for Burlington, Kansas
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  13. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  14. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  16. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ↑ "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  18. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  19. ↑ "Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation". Archived from the original on January 18, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2008.
  20. ↑ "Merger". www.evergy.com. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  21. ↑ "KCP&L and Westar Energy are now Evergy". www.evergy.com. Retrieved July 13, 2020.

Further reading

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