Burlington, Kansas

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Burlington, Kansas
Carnegie Free Library, Burlington, Kansas (corner view).jpg
Coffey County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Burlington Highlighted.svg
Location within Coffey County and Kansas
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Coordinates: 38°11′37″N95°44′43″W / 38.19361°N 95.74528°W / 38.19361; -95.74528 [1]
Country United States
State Kansas
County Coffey
Founded1857
Incorporated 1870
Named for Burlington, Vermont
Area
[2]
  Total2.23 sq mi (5.76 km2)
  Land2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,034 ft (315 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total2,634
  Density1,200/sq mi (460/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66839
Area code 620
FIPS code 20-09400
GNIS ID 485549 [1]
Website burlingtonkansas.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]

Contents

History

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

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

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]

Climate data for Burlington, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1894–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)79
(26)
86
(30)
94
(34)
95
(35)
102
(39)
110
(43)
117
(47)
117
(47)
110
(43)
97
(36)
85
(29)
76
(24)
117
(47)
Mean maximum °F (°C)63.4
(17.4)
68.8
(20.4)
78.0
(25.6)
84.4
(29.1)
87.9
(31.1)
94.4
(34.7)
99.7
(37.6)
99.0
(37.2)
94.3
(34.6)
86.4
(30.2)
74.4
(23.6)
64.4
(18.0)
101.1
(38.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)41.2
(5.1)
46.3
(7.9)
57.1
(13.9)
67.4
(19.7)
75.9
(24.4)
85.3
(29.6)
90.2
(32.3)
89.5
(31.9)
81.5
(27.5)
69.7
(20.9)
56.1
(13.4)
44.7
(7.1)
67.1
(19.5)
Daily mean °F (°C)30.2
(−1.0)
34.6
(1.4)
45.0
(7.2)
55.6
(13.1)
65.5
(18.6)
74.9
(23.8)
79.4
(26.3)
78.2
(25.7)
69.8
(21.0)
57.6
(14.2)
44.8
(7.1)
34.2
(1.2)
55.8
(13.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)19.2
(−7.1)
22.8
(−5.1)
32.8
(0.4)
43.8
(6.6)
55.1
(12.8)
64.4
(18.0)
68.7
(20.4)
66.9
(19.4)
58.1
(14.5)
45.6
(7.6)
33.5
(0.8)
23.7
(−4.6)
44.6
(7.0)
Mean minimum °F (°C)−1.2
(−18.4)
6.6
(−14.1)
14.5
(−9.7)
27.4
(−2.6)
39.1
(3.9)
52.0
(11.1)
60.0
(15.6)
57.1
(13.9)
44.2
(6.8)
28.0
(−2.2)
15.8
(−9.0)
5.8
(−14.6)
−5.5
(−20.8)
Record low °F (°C)−22
(−30)
−27
(−33)
−6
(−21)
13
(−11)
24
(−4)
39
(4)
41
(5)
43
(6)
29
(−2)
13
(−11)
−1
(−18)
−21
(−29)
−27
(−33)
Average precipitation inches (mm)0.94
(24)
1.31
(33)
2.20
(56)
3.68
(93)
5.32
(135)
4.58
(116)
4.46
(113)
4.06
(103)
3.76
(96)
3.42
(87)
1.90
(48)
1.55
(39)
37.18
(943)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)3.14.15.77.58.67.67.36.96.56.24.53.771.7
Source: NOAA [9] [10] [11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1860 118
1870 960713.6%
1880 2,011109.5%
1890 2,23911.3%
1900 2,4188.0%
1910 2,180−9.8%
1920 2,2362.6%
1930 2,2731.7%
1940 2,3794.7%
1950 2,304−3.2%
1960 2,113−8.3%
1970 2,099−0.7%
1980 2,90138.2%
1990 2,735−5.7%
2000 2,7902.0%
2010 2,674−4.2%
2020 2,634−1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
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Welcome sign on north side of Burlington (2013)

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 2,634 people, 1,136 households, and 648 families in Burlington. [12] [13] 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). [13] [14] The racial makeup was 90.66% (2,388) white or European American (88.99% non-Hispanic white), 0.99% (26) black or African-American, 0.46% (12) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.91% (24) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.84% (22) from other races, and 6.15% (162) from two or more races. [15] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.34% (88) of the population. [16]

Of the 1,136 households, 26.6% had children under the age of 18; 42.3% were married couples living together; 33.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.6% of households consisted of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [13] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9. [17] The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 14.4% of the population. [18]

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. The median age was 42.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.7 males. [13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 118.0 males. [13]

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). [19] 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). [20] 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. [21] [22]

2010 census

As of the census [23] 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.

2000 census

As of the census [24] of 2000, there were 2,790 people, 1,122 households, and 713 families living in the city. The population density was 1,354.7 inhabitants per square mile (523.1/km2). There were 1,277 housing units at an average density of 620.1 per square mile (239.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.95% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.68% Asian, 0.61% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,122 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,174, and the median income for a family was $43,021. Males had a median income of $30,946 versus $20,357 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,443. About 5.2% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Wolf Creek

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). [25] Westar and Great Plains Energy merged in 2018 to form Evergy, while maintaining the Westar and KCP&L names until October 2019. [26] [27]

Education

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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