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Burke, South Dakota
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Location in Gregory County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Gregory |
| Incorporated | 1906 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 575 |
| • Density | 1,028.62/sq mi (397.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57523
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-08700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267304 |
Burke is a small city located in Gregory County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's also the main town, or county seat, of Gregory County. In 2020, about 575 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Burke's History
Burke started as a town in 1904. It officially became a city in 1906. The city was named after a well-known person named Charles H. Burke. He was a congressman, which means he was a representative for South Dakota in the U.S. government.
Where is Burke?
Burke is a small city, covering about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The United States Census Bureau provides this information.
Who Lives in Burke?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 311 | — | |
| 1920 | 628 | 101.9% | |
| 1930 | 605 | −3.7% | |
| 1940 | 602 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 829 | 37.7% | |
| 1960 | 811 | −2.2% | |
| 1970 | 892 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 859 | −3.7% | |
| 1990 | 756 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 676 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 604 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 575 | −4.8% | |
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Burke's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 604 people living in Burke. These people lived in 324 different homes. About half of these homes (161) were families. The city had about 1078 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Burke were White (94.2%). A smaller number were Native American (3.5%). Some people identified with two or more races (2.0%). A small percentage were African American or from other races. About 0.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Burke was 52.2 years old.
- About 17.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 3.9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 18.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 29.5% were 65 years old or older.
More than half of the people living in Burke were female (55.5%), and 44.5% were male.
Education in Burke
Students in Burke attend schools that are part of the Burke School District. The district has an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. Students go to Burke High School.
Famous People from Burke
Some notable people who are from Burke include:
- Julie Bartling - A state senator for South Dakota.
- Kathy Lou Schultz - An American poet and scholar.
- Billie Sutton - Also a state senator, and he ran for governor in 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Burke (Dakota del Sur) para niños
