Burbank, Washington facts for kids
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Burbank, Washington
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Location of Burbank, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Walla Walla |
| Area | |
| • CDP | 15.0 sq mi (38.8 km2) |
| • Land | 13.3 sq mi (34.4 km2) |
| • Water | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Population
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| • CDP | 3,499 |
| • Density | 233.3/sq mi (90.18/km2) |
| • Urban | 210,975 (US: 171st) |
| • Metro | 64,614 (US: 379th) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
99323
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| Area code | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-08780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512048 |
Burbank is a small community in Walla Walla County, Washington. It's a special kind of place called a CDP. This means it's a community that looks like a town but isn't officially a city. Burbank is located right where the Snake River flows into the big Columbia River.
In 2020, about 3,499 people lived in Burbank. The community is named after the famous plant scientist, Luther Burbank. It's just east of the cities of Pasco and Kennewick. These cities are across the Snake and Columbia Rivers. Burbank is part of the larger Tri-Cities area.
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Where is Burbank?
Burbank, Washington, is located at coordinates 46°11′43″N 119°0′2″W / 46.19528°N 119.00056°W. This spot is where the Snake and Columbia Rivers meet.
The community covers a total area of about 15 square miles (38.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 13.3 square miles (34.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers), is water. This water area makes up about 11% of Burbank's total size.
A Look Back in Time
Long ago, the Walla Walla tribe lived in this area. They made their homes where the Snake and Columbia rivers meet. This spot was important for their way of life.
In 1805, famous explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed through this location. They were on their journey to the Pacific Ocean.
A town was officially started here in 1907. It was built along the river. The Northern Pacific Railway named the town Burbank. They named it after the Burbank Power & Water Company. This company itself was named after the well-known plant expert, Luther Burbank.
In 1921, a bridge was built over the Snake River. This bridge connected Burbank with the city of Pasco. Sadly, the bridge burned down in 1949. But a new bridge was built in its place in 1952.
What's the Weather Like?
Burbank has a semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Washington state happened near Burbank. It was 118 degrees Fahrenheit (48 degrees Celsius). This record was set on August 5, 1961, at the nearby Ice Harbor Dam.
Who Lives in Burbank?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,303 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,291 | −0.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,499 | 6.3% | |
Burbank has seen its population grow over the years. In 2000, about 3,303 people lived there. By 2010, the number was 3,291. The most recent count in 2020 showed 3,499 residents.
Most people in Burbank are White. However, there are also people from many other backgrounds. About 10% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
Many families live in Burbank. In 2000, over 40% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most of these homes were married couples. The average age of people in Burbank was about 35 years old.
Famous People from Burbank
- Chuck Palahniuk, a well-known author, is from Burbank.
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