Burdett, Kansas facts for kids
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Burdett, Kansas
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Location within Pawnee County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Pawnee |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Incorporated | 1961 |
| Named for | Robert Burdette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,120 ft (650 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 228 |
| • Density | 877/sq mi (340/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67523
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-09275 |
| GNIS ID | 2393467 |
Burdett is a small city located in Pawnee County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 228 people.
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History of Burdett
Burdett began as a train station and a place where goods were shipped. It was on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway line. This railway connected Larned to Jetmore.
The town was named after Robert Jones Burdette, a famous American humorist writer. A post office first opened nearby in 1877. It was later moved to Burdett in 1887.
Geography and Climate
Burdett is a small city, covering about 0.27 square miles (0.67 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Burdett's Climate
The weather in Burdett has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa."
Population and People
The population of Burdett has changed over the years. In 1970, there were 285 people. By 2020, the population was 228.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 285 | — | |
| 1980 | 275 | −3.5% | |
| 1990 | 248 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 256 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 247 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 228 | −7.7% | |
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Who Lives in Burdett?
In 2020, there were 95 households in Burdett. About 28% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together.
Most people in Burdett are white. A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Burdett was about 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41, and half were older. About 26% of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Burdett
Students in Burdett attend schools in USD 496 Pawnee Heights. The high school team is known as the Pawnee Heights Tigers.
Burdett used to have its own high school. It was closed when schools combined. The Burdett Tigers boys' basketball team won a state championship in 1954. This was in the Kansas State High School class BB.
Famous People from Burdett
- Clyde Tombaugh is a well-known astronomer. He discovered the dwarf planet Pluto in 1930. Clyde Tombaugh lived in Burdett during some of his teenage years.
