Burlington (town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Burlington, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Burlington (town), Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Racine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km2) |
| • Land | 34.5 sq mi (89.4 km2) |
| • Water | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,465 |
| • Density | 185.0/sq mi (71.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-11225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582889 |
The Town of Burlington is a community in Racine County, Wisconsin. It's not a city, but a "town" in Wisconsin is a type of local government area. In 2020, about 6,465 people lived here.
The City of Burlington is mostly located inside this town. You can also find smaller communities here. These include Bohners Lake, Browns Lake, and Cedar Park.
Exploring Burlington's Geography
The Town of Burlington covers a total area of about 35.9 square miles (93.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 34.5 square miles (89.4 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers).
Who Lives in Burlington?
In 2000, a census (a count of people) showed that 6,384 people lived in the Town of Burlington. This means there were about 185 people for every square mile.
Many types of families and households live here. About 35% of households had children under 18. Most households were married couples living together.
The median age of people in the town was 38 years old. About 25.8% of the population was under 18. This shows a mix of young people, adults, and older residents.
The median income for a household in the town was about $57,891. This means half of the households earned more than this, and half earned less.
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