Burkburnett, Texas facts for kids
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Burkburnett, Texas
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Former Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad depot
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| Nicknames:
Boomtown, U.S.A.
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| Motto(s):
"You're home now!”
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wichita |
| Incorporated City of Burkburnett | 1923 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commissioner form of government, with a City Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.54 sq mi (29.90 km2) |
| • Land | 11.54 sq mi (29.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (320 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,939 |
| • Density | 947.9/sq mi (365.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76354
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| Area code(s) | 940 |
| FIPS code | 48-11368 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409941 |
Burkburnett is a city located in Wichita County, Texas, in the United States. It's part of the larger Wichita Falls area. In 2020, about 10,939 people lived here. The city's motto is "You're home now!"
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History of Burkburnett
Burkburnett was first settled by ranchers in 1856. Some local people called the community Nesterville. By 1880, it had a small store and 132 residents. From 1882 to 1903, it had a post office named Gilbert. This name honored Mabel Gilbert, an early pioneer in North Texas.
In 1906, a rich rancher named Samuel Burk Burnett sold over 16,000 acres of his land. He sold it to a group of investors. These investors wanted to build a railway line. The railway would connect to the wheat farms in Western Oklahoma.
How Burkburnett Got Its Name
The next year, land lots were sold near the new railway. A new post office was also opened. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt named the town Burkburnett. He visited the area for a wolf hunt hosted by rancher Burnett.
Oil Boom and Growth
In 1912, oil was found west of the town. This discovery brought thousands of people to the area. By 1918, about 20,000 people lived around the oilfield. This exciting time in the town's history was shown in the movie Boom Town. The film starred famous actors Clark Gable and Spencer Tracy.
The Great Depression in the 1930s caused the town's population to shrink. But in 1941, the population grew again. This happened when Sheppard Air Force Base was built nearby.
Geography and Climate
Burkburnett covers a total area of 9.5 square miles (24.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Burkburnett's Weather
The weather in Burkburnett has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. According to the Köppen climate classification, Burkburnett has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm temperatures and plenty of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Burkburnett, Texas | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 89 (32) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
103 (39) |
110 (43) |
117 (47) |
114 (46) |
113 (45) |
111 (44) |
102 (39) |
89 (32) |
88 (31) |
117 (47) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 54 (12) |
58 (14) |
67 (19) |
76 (24) |
84 (29) |
91 (33) |
97 (36) |
97 (36) |
88 (31) |
77 (25) |
65 (18) |
55 (13) |
76 (24) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 42 (6) |
46 (8) |
54 (12) |
63 (17) |
72 (22) |
80 (27) |
85 (29) |
84 (29) |
76 (24) |
65 (18) |
53 (12) |
43 (6) |
64 (18) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 30 (−1) |
34 (1) |
41 (5) |
49 (9) |
60 (16) |
68 (20) |
72 (22) |
71 (22) |
63 (17) |
52 (11) |
40 (4) |
31 (−1) |
51 (10) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −12 (−24) |
−8 (−22) |
6 (−14) |
24 (−4) |
36 (2) |
50 (10) |
54 (12) |
53 (12) |
38 (3) |
21 (−6) |
14 (−10) |
−7 (−22) |
−12 (−24) |
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 5,300 | — | |
| 1930 | 3,281 | −38.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,814 | −14.2% | |
| 1950 | 4,555 | 61.9% | |
| 1960 | 7,621 | 67.3% | |
| 1970 | 9,230 | 21.1% | |
| 1980 | 10,668 | 15.6% | |
| 1990 | 10,145 | −4.9% | |
| 2000 | 10,927 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 10,811 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 10,939 | 1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The table above shows how Burkburnett's population has changed over the years.
Who Lives in Burkburnett?
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 8,518 | 77.87% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 338 | 3.09% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 95 | 0.87% |
| Asian (NH) | 85 | 0.78% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 5 | 0.05% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 28 | 0.26% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 639 | 5.84% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,231 | 11.25% |
| Total | 10,939 |
As of 2020, there were 10,939 people living in Burkburnett. These people made up 4,725 households, with 3,330 families among them.
Education in Burkburnett
The Burkburnett Independent School District serves the city of Burkburnett. This school district has several schools for students of all ages.
Schools in the District
- I.C. Evans Elementary
- John G. Tower Elementary
- Overton Ray Elementary
- Burkburnett Middle School
- Burkburnett High School
I.C. Evans Elementary also hosts the Burkburnett Head Start program for younger children. John G. Tower Elementary is located in Wichita Falls, very close to Sheppard Air Force Base. The mascot for all Burkburnett schools is the Bulldogs!
Notable People from Burkburnett
- Skip Hicks (born 1974), an American Football Player.
- Nolan Miller (1933-2012), a famous Fashion designer, was born in Burkburnett.
See also
In Spanish: Burkburnett para niños
