Burlington, Texas facts for kids

Burlington is a small community in Milam County, Texas, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. In 2020, Burlington had a population of 81 people. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 76519.

History of Burlington, Texas

The first people to settle in the Burlington area were John and Michael Jones. They built their homes around 1867. At first, the community was called "Irish Settlement." This was likely because many early settlers were from Ireland.

In the 1880s, a Catholic Church was built in the area. When a post office was set up in 1884, the town's name was changed to Waterford. The post office was run from the home of Timothy Gleason. He was from Tipperary, Ireland. Mr. Gleason decided to change the town's name again. He named it Burlington, after Burlington, Vermont, a city he admired.

Population and People

Burlington was first officially counted as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

In 2020, the population of Burlington was 81 people. The community is made up of people from different backgrounds. About 54% of the residents were White (not Hispanic or Latino). About 42% of the residents were Hispanic or Latino. There were also small numbers of Black or African American and Native American residents. This mix of people makes Burlington a diverse place.

Climate and Weather

Burlington has a type of weather known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the area has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild, meaning not too cold. Sometimes they can be cool. This climate is often shown as "Cfa" on climate maps. It's a common climate type in the southeastern United States.