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Burket, Indiana
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Burket from the air
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Location of Burket in Kosciusko County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Seward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 123 |
| • Density | 1,732.39/sq mi (665.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46508
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-09226 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396618 |
Burket is a small town located in Seward Township, within Kosciusko County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 195 people. By 2020, the population was 123.
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History of Burket
Burket was first planned and mapped out in the spring of 1882. The town was founded by Elias Burkett, whose name was originally spelled "Burkett." A post office was also opened in Burket during that same year, 1882.
Geography of Burket
Burket is a very small town. According to information from 2010, the town covers a total area of about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
This section shows how Burket's population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 216 | — | |
| 1950 | 217 | 0.5% | |
| 1960 | 259 | 19.4% | |
| 1970 | 210 | −18.9% | |
| 1980 | 260 | 23.8% | |
| 1990 | 200 | −23.1% | |
| 2000 | 195 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 195 | 0.0% | |
| 2020 | 123 | −36.9% | |
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Burket's Population in 2010
In 2010, a count of the population showed that 195 people lived in Burket. These people lived in 68 different homes, and 45 of these were family homes.
Most of the people in Burket were White (96.9%). A small number were Native American (2.6%) or from two or more races (0.5%). About 3.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (41.2%) had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (47.1%) of the homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (13.2%) or a father (5.9%). About 29.4% of all homes had just one person living there. Also, 17.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Burket was about 34.3 years old. About 32.8% of the residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 11.8% of the population. There were more females (55.4%) than males (44.6%) in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Burket (Indiana) para niños
