Burke, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burke, Wisconsin
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Location in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.5 sq mi (50.5 km2) |
| • Land | 19.5 sq mi (50.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,265 |
| • Density | 153.4/sq mi (59.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-11150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582887 |
Burke is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is a quiet place with a population of about 3,265 people. This number comes from the 2020 census. The smaller communities of Burke and Seminary Springs are also part of this town.
History of Burke
Burke was named after a famous Irish leader. His name was Edmund Burke. Many of the first people who lived here were from Ireland.
The town of Burke will change in the future. By the year 2036, parts of Burke will join nearby cities. These include the City of Madison, the Village of De Forest, and the City of Sun Prairie.
Where is Burke Located?
Burke is located in the state of Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 19.5 square miles (which is about 50.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes within the town's boundaries.
Who Lives in Burke?
We can learn about the people living in Burke by looking at census information. A census is like a big count of everyone in a country.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 2,990 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,284 | 9.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,265 | −0.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 2,990 people living in Burke. There were 1,148 households, which are like homes where people live together. Most of these households were families.
The population density was about 153 people for every square mile. This means how many people live in a certain area. About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Burke was 38 years old.
Famous People from Burke
Several notable people have connections to Burke. These individuals have made important contributions in different fields.
- Hiram N. Moulton was a mayor of Madison, Wisconsin.
- John M. Nelson served as a U.S. Representative. This means he was a leader who helped make laws for the country.
- Herman W. Sachtjen was a Wisconsin State Representative and a judge. He helped make laws for the state and worked in the legal system.
- William Robert Taylor was a Governor of Wisconsin. A governor is the leader of a state.
