Burlington, Indiana facts for kids
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Burlington, Indiana
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Location of Burlington in Carroll County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Carroll |
| Township | Burlington |
| Founded | 1828 |
| Incorporated | 1967 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.61 sq mi (1.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 517 |
| • Density | 844.77/sq mi (326.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46915
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-09244 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396619 |
| Website | http://burlingtonindiana.org/ |
Burlington is a small town located in Carroll County, Indiana, United States. It's part of the Lafayette Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 517 people lived here. You can reach Burlington by State Road 22, which connects it to Kokomo.
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History of Burlington
Burlington was started in 1832 by a man named David Stipp. He worked for the government's land office. Settlers had already started moving to the area about a year before. Mr. Stipp even gave land for the town's very first school building.
The town was officially made a town (incorporated) in 1967. Burlington gets its name from a Wyandot Chief named Burlington.
Michigan Road's Impact
In 1830, work began on the Michigan Road. This important road went right through the middle of Burlington. It was Indiana's first major highway, connecting Madison, Indiana in the south to Michigan City, Indiana in the north. This made Burlington a busy place for travelers and trade.
Geography and Climate
Burlington is located in Indiana. According to the 2010 census, the town covers about 0.6 square miles (1.58 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Burlington's Weather
The weather in Burlington changes throughout the year. July is usually the warmest month. High temperatures average around 84°F (29°C), and lows are about 63°F (17°C).
January is the coldest month. High temperatures average around 33°F (-1°C), and lows are about 18°F (-8°C). The hottest temperature ever recorded was 105°F (41°C) in 1980. The coldest was -26°F (-32°C) in 1983.
Population of Burlington
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 164 | — | |
| 1970 | 685 | — | |
| 1980 | 680 | −0.7% | |
| 1990 | 568 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 444 | −21.8% | |
| 2010 | 603 | 35.8% | |
| 2020 | 517 | −14.3% | |
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Who Lives in Burlington?
In 2010, there were 603 people living in Burlington. These people lived in 258 households, and 173 of those were families. The town had about 1005 people per square mile.
Many households (31%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (54.7%) were married couples living together. About 28.3% of all households were individuals living alone. Around 13.9% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
The average age in Burlington in 2010 was 40.6 years old.
- 23.5% of residents were under 18.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24.
- 24.9% were between 25 and 44.
- 23.4% were between 45 and 64.
- 21.7% were 65 years or older.
More than half of the residents were female (54.2%), and 45.8% were male.
Education in Burlington
Burlington has a local library where you can borrow books for free. It's called the Burlington Community Library.
See also
In Spanish: Burlington (Indiana) para niños
