West Burke, Vermont

West Burke, Vermont
Village
West Burke Location within the state of Vermont
Coordinates: 44°38′33″N71°58′49″W / 44.64250°N 71.98028°W / 44.64250; -71.98028
Country	United States
State	Vermont
County	Caledonia
Town	Burke
Area [1]
• Total	0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2)
• Land	0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	906 ft (276 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	281
• Density	600/sq mi (230/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	05871
Area code	802
FIPS code	50-79150 [2]
GNIS feature ID	1460472 [3]
Website	www.burkevermont.org

West Burke is a village in the town of Burke, Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. The population was 281 at the 2020 census. ^[4]

Geography

West Burke is located 8 miles (13 km) north of the village of Lyndonville along U.S. Route 5. Vermont Route 5A intersects US 5 in the center of the village, leading north to Lake Willoughby. The Sutton River flows into the West Branch of the Passumpsic River in the center of the village.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.2 km²), all land. ^[5]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	325		—
1930	359		—
1940	316		−12.0%
1950	414		31.0%
1960	369		−10.9%
1970	358		−3.0%
1980	338		−5.6%
1990	353		4.4%
2000	364		3.1%
2010	343		−5.8%
2020	281		−18.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

As of the census ^[2] of 2020, there were 281 people and 98 households residing in the village. The population density was 597.9 people per square mile (228.5/km²). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 319.1/sq mi (122.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 91.81% White, 1.07% Native American, 0.35% Black/African American, 2.14% Asian, 4.63% Two or More Races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population. ^[7]

There were 98 households, out of which 22.4% were married couples living together, 31.6% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 27.6% had a male householder with no spouse present. In the village, the population was spread out, with 15.3% under the age of 18, 6.76% from 20 to 24, 17.44% from 25 to 44, 41.99% from 45 to 64, and 13.88% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. ^[7]

The median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $44,250. About 34.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 48.3% of those under age 18 and 35.9% of those age 65 or over. ^[7]

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
4. "Census - Geography Profile: West Burke village, Vermont". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 26, 2021.
5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): West Burke village, Vermont". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
7. "West Burke village, Vermont Census Bureau profile". Census Bureau Data. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 26, 2023.

External links

• Town of Burke official website
• West Burke village, Vermont Census Bureau profile

44°38′29″N71°58′43″W / 44.64139°N 71.97861°W / 44.64139; -71.97861