Burlington, Kansas facts for kids
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Burlington, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Burlington Carnegie Library (2016)
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Location within Coffey County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Coffey |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Incorporated | 1870 |
| Named for | Burlington, Vermont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.23 sq mi (5.76 km2) |
| • Land | 2.21 sq mi (5.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,634 |
| • Density | 1,181.2/sq mi (457.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66839
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-09400 |
| GNIS ID | 485549 |
Burlington is a city in Kansas, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Coffey County. In 2020, about 2,634 people lived there.
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History of Burlington
Burlington was started in 1857. It got its name from Burlington, Vermont. One of the people who founded the city came from there.
The first post office in Burlington opened in 1858. It moved from a nearby town called Hampden, which no longer exists.
The city's population grew a lot between 1977 and 1985. This happened when the Wolf Creek Generating Station was being built.
Geography and Climate
Where is Burlington?
Burlington is a city that covers about 2.21 square miles (5.72 square kilometers) of land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
What is the weather like?
Burlington has a climate with hot, humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
People of Burlington
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 118 | — | |
| 1870 | 960 | 713.6% | |
| 1880 | 2,011 | 109.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,239 | 11.3% | |
| 1900 | 2,418 | 8.0% | |
| 1910 | 2,180 | −9.8% | |
| 1920 | 2,236 | 2.6% | |
| 1930 | 2,273 | 1.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,379 | 4.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,304 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,113 | −8.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,099 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 2,901 | 38.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,735 | −5.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,790 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,674 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,634 | −1.5% | |
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How many people live here?
In 2020, there were 2,634 people living in Burlington. There were 1,136 households, which are groups of people living in one home.
Most people in Burlington, about 90.7%, are white. Other groups include African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 3.3% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age
About 26.6% of households in Burlington have children under 18. Many families are married couples living together.
The average age of people in Burlington is about 42.7 years old. About 23.8% of the people are under 18.
Income and Poverty
In 2016-2020, the average income for a household was about $46,800 per year. For families, the average income was about $59,743.
About 16.8% of all people in Burlington live below the poverty line. This includes about 20.3% of children under 18.
Economy
Wolf Creek Power Plant
The Wolf Creek Generating Station is just northeast of Burlington. It is the only nuclear power plant in Kansas. This plant uses nuclear energy to make electricity.
The plant is located on Coffey County Lake. This lake was built to help cool the power plant. Wolf Creek has been making electricity since 1985. It is an important local landmark.
The plant is run by Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation. This company is owned by several energy companies. These include Westar Energy, Kansas City Power & Light, and KEPCO.
Education in Burlington
Burlington has its own public school district, called Burlington USD 244. There are three schools for students:
- Burlington High School
- Burlington Middle School
- Burlington Elementary School
Students and adults can also take classes at Burlington High School through Allen County Community College. High school students can even earn college credits while still in high school.
The city also has the Burlington branch of the Coffey County Library. This library helps the community with books and information. There is also a building called the Burlington Carnegie Free Library. It used to be a library but is now used as an office space.
Famous People from Burlington
- Christian Braun – A basketball player who played for the University of Kansas and now plays for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.
- Harrison Kelley (1836–1897) – He was a U.S. Representative for Kansas.
- Tyrel Reed – A former professional basketball player who also played college basketball for the University of Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Burlington (Kansas) para niños
