Burlington, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Burlington, Pennsylvania
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Burlington Post Office
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Location of Burlington in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Burlington, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Bradford |
| Settled | 1790 |
| Incorporated | 1854 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
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| • Total | 144 |
| • Density | 246.15/sq mi (94.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
18814
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-10240 |
Burlington is a small town, called a "borough," located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of a larger area known as Northeastern Pennsylvania. In 2020, about 145 people lived there. Kids who live in Burlington go to schools in the Troy Area School District.
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Where is Burlington Located?
Burlington is found in the middle of Bradford County. It sits on the north side of Sugar Creek. This creek eventually flows into the larger Susquehanna River.
Nearby Towns and Roads
Burlington is surrounded by Burlington Township on three sides (north, east, and south). To the west, you'll find West Burlington Township.
A main road, U.S. Route 6, goes right through the center of Burlington. You can travel about 10 miles (16 km) east on this road to reach Towanda, which is the county seat. If you go about 10 miles (16 km) west, you'll arrive in Troy.
How Big is Burlington?
The United States Census Bureau says that Burlington covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.5 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 2.40%, is water.
How Many People Live in Burlington?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 125 | — | |
| 1870 | 203 | 62.4% | |
| 1880 | 200 | −1.5% | |
| 1890 | 166 | −17.0% | |
| 1900 | 179 | 7.8% | |
| 1910 | 142 | −20.7% | |
| 1920 | 102 | −28.2% | |
| 1930 | 137 | 34.3% | |
| 1940 | 156 | 13.9% | |
| 1950 | 148 | −5.1% | |
| 1960 | 115 | −22.3% | |
| 1970 | 148 | 28.7% | |
| 1980 | 162 | 9.5% | |
| 1990 | 479 | 195.7% | |
| 2000 | 182 | −62.0% | |
| 2010 | 156 | −14.3% | |
| 2020 | 145 | −7.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 145 | −7.1% | |
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According to the census from the year 2000, there were 182 people living in Burlington. These people lived in 62 different homes, and 43 of those were families.
Who Lives in Burlington Homes?
Out of the 62 homes, about 35.5% had children under 18 living there. More than half, 54.8%, were married couples living together. Some homes (11.3%) had a female head of the house without a husband present.
The average number of people living in one home was about 2.94. For families, the average size was about 3.44 people.
Who Are Some Famous People from Burlington?
Burlington has been home to a few notable individuals who achieved important things.
Samuel McKean (1787-1841)
Samuel McKean was an important politician. He served as a U.S. Senator for Pennsylvania. He was also a U.S. Congressman and worked in both parts of the Pennsylvania state government.
Frederick B. Shaw (1869-1957)
Frederick B. Shaw was a high-ranking officer in the U.S. Army. He reached the rank of brigadier general.
See also
In Spanish: Burlington (Pensilvania) para niños
