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Burns, Wyoming
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Location of Burns in Laramie County, Wyoming.
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 Burns, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor and Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.05 sq mi (7.91 km2) |
| • Land | 3.05 sq mi (7.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,518 ft (1,682 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 118.27/sq mi (45.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82053
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-11265 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1609075 |
| Website | www.burnswy.com |
Burns is a small town in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the larger Cheyenne, Wyoming area. In 2010, the town had a population of 301 people.
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Where is Burns Located?
Burns is found at coordinates 41°11′31″N 104°21′29″W. It is about 25 miles (40 km) east of Cheyenne.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of 3.05 square miles (7.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Burns?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 300 | — | |
| 1930 | 216 | −28.0% | |
| 1940 | 253 | 17.1% | |
| 1950 | 216 | −14.6% | |
| 1960 | 225 | 4.2% | |
| 1970 | 185 | −17.8% | |
| 1980 | 268 | 44.9% | |
| 1990 | 254 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 285 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 301 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 356 | 18.3% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 312 | 3.7% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 356 people living in Burns. These people lived in 118 households, with 83 of them being families. The town had about 98.7 people per square mile (38.1 people per square kilometer).
Most residents, about 87.1%, were White. About 6.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Population in 2010
In 2010, 301 people lived in Burns. There were 118 households and 83 families. The population density was about 98.7 people per square mile (38.1 people per square kilometer).
About 94.7% of the people were White. Around 3.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 118 households, 30.5% had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 58.5%, were married couples living together.
The average age in Burns was 41.6 years. About 26.9% of residents were under 18 years old. Also, 18.6% were 65 years or older.
Education in Burns
Schools in Burns are part of the Laramie County School District #2.
The town has two main schools:
- Burns Elementary School, for students in kindergarten through 6th grade.
- Burns Junior/Senior High School, for students in 7th through 12th grade.
Burns also has a public library. It is a part of the Laramie County Library System.
History of Burns
Burns started as a small stop with a water tank along the Union Pacific Railroad.
In 1907, the community was planned and named New Berlin. It was first called the Town of Luther. This name was chosen by German settlers to honor Martin Luther.
Burns became the main town in an area called the Golden Prairie District. This area was promoted by the Federal Land & Securities Co., which was started in 1905 by James R. Carpenter.
See also
In Spanish: Burns (Wyoming) para niños
