Burlington, Maine facts for kids
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Burlington, Maine
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 Burlington, Maine
Location in Maine
Burlington, Maine
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Penobscot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.25 sq mi (145.69 km2) |
| • Land | 54.01 sq mi (139.89 km2) |
| • Water | 2.24 sq mi (5.80 km2) |
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| • Total | 373 |
| • Density | 7/sq mi (2.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04417
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| GNIS feature ID | 563211 |
Burlington is a small and friendly town located in Penobscot County, Maine, in the United States. It is part of the larger Bangor area. In 2020, about 373 people called Burlington home.
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History of Burlington
The area where Burlington now stands was first known as "Hurd's Ridge." It got this name from Tristram Hurd, who was the first non-native person to settle there in 1824. The town of Burlington officially became a town on March 8, 1832. This means it was formally recognized and given the right to govern itself.
Geography of Burlington
Burlington is a town with a mix of land and water. According to official measurements, the town covers a total area of about 56.25 square miles (145.69 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 54.01 square miles (139.89 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.24 square miles (5.80 square kilometers), is covered by water, like lakes or rivers.
People of Burlington
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1840 | 350 | — | |
| 1850 | 481 | 37.4% | |
| 1860 | 578 | 20.2% | |
| 1870 | 553 | −4.3% | |
| 1880 | 536 | −3.1% | |
| 1890 | 460 | −14.2% | |
| 1900 | 394 | −14.3% | |
| 1910 | 370 | −6.1% | |
| 1920 | 330 | −10.8% | |
| 1930 | 301 | −8.8% | |
| 1940 | 338 | 12.3% | |
| 1950 | 425 | 25.7% | |
| 1960 | 353 | −16.9% | |
| 1970 | 266 | −24.6% | |
| 1980 | 322 | 21.1% | |
| 1990 | 360 | 11.8% | |
| 2000 | 351 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 363 | 3.4% | |
| 2020 | 373 | 2.8% | |
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Burlington's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 363 people lived in Burlington. These people lived in 166 different homes, and 106 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Burlington were White (99.4%). A very small number were Asian (0.3%) or from two or more races (0.3%). About 0.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Burlington was 50 years old.
- About 17.9% of the residents were under 18 years old.
- About 4.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 20.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 37.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.8% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly even number of males and females. About 50.4% of the population was male, and 49.6% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Burlington (Maine) para niños
