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Burlington, Wyoming
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Location of Burlington in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
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 Burlington, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,436 ft (1,352 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 288 |
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342 |
| • Density | 338.28/sq mi (130.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82411
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-11120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597239 |
Burlington is a small town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States. In 2010, about 288 people lived there. The town's mascot is the husky.
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About Burlington's Location
Burlington is located in Wyoming. The town covers about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Burlington's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 184 | — | |
| 2000 | 250 | 35.9% | |
| 2010 | 288 | 15.2% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 342 | 18.8% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Burlington has grown over the years. In 1990, there were 184 residents. By 2010, the population had increased to 288. In 2019, it was estimated that about 342 people lived in the town.
Who Lives in Burlington?
In 2010, a census counted 288 people in Burlington. These people lived in 86 households, which included 68 families. The town had about 285 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 91.3%, were White. A small number were African American or Asian. About 6.6% were from other racial backgrounds. Some residents, 13.9%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (44.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (67.4%) were married couples. About 20.9% of households were not families. The average household had 3.35 people. The average family had 3.85 people.
The average age in Burlington was 27 years old. About 39.6% of residents were under 18. About 14.6% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more males (52.4%) than females (47.6%).
Education in Burlington
Children in Burlington attend public schools managed by Big Horn County School District #1. Students go to Burlington Elementary School for grades K-5. They then move to Burlington Junior High School for grades 6–8. Finally, they attend Burlington High School for grades 9-12.
Town Leadership
The mayor of Burlington is Gerald George.
