Burns, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Burns, Wisconsin
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Location of Burns, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | La Crosse |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.4 sq mi (125.2 km2) |
| • Land | 48.3 sq mi (125.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
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| • Total | 949 |
| • Density | 20.3/sq mi (7.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-11300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582891 |
Burns is a small town located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 949 people lived there. It's part of the larger La Crosse area. You can find two small communities, Burns and Burns Corners, within the town.
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Discovering Burns' History
The town of Burns got its name from a special person named Timothy Burns. He was an important politician in Wisconsin. Timothy Burns helped make the area known and encouraged people to settle there.
Exploring Burns' Geography
Burns is a pretty big area, covering about 48.4 square miles (which is about 125.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Burns' Population
Let's look at how many people have lived in Burns over the years:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1980 | 984 | — |
| 1990 | 977 | −0.7% |
| 2000 | 979 | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 949 | −3.1% |
In the year 2000, there were 979 people living in Burns. These people made up 349 households, and 276 of those were families. On average, about 20 people lived in each square mile.
Most of the people living in Burns were White (98.37%). A small number were Native American (0.10%) or Asian (0.92%). Some people (0.61%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.10% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life in Burns
Out of all the households in 2000, about 34% had kids under 18 living with them. Most households (67%) were married couples living together. About 5.4% were single moms with no husband present. Around 15.5% of households were just one person living alone. About 5.2% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older.
The average household in Burns had about 2.81 people. For families, the average size was a bit larger, with about 3.09 people.
Age Groups in Burns
The people in Burns were spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.5% were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, 28.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- And 10.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Burns was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 116.6 males.
Income and Economy in Burns
In 2000, the average income for a household in Burns was $41,620. For families, the average income was $44,375. Men earned about $29,000 on average, while women earned about $21,797. The average income per person in the town was $16,947.
About 6.2% of families and 6.3% of all people in Burns lived below the poverty line. This included 5.6% of kids under 18 and 11.1% of people aged 65 or older.
Notable People from Burns
Some interesting people who lived in Burns and became important in Wisconsin's government include:
- John Bradley: He was a Wisconsin State Representative and also served as a town supervisor in Burns.
- Orrin Fletcher: Born in Burns, Orrin Fletcher also became a Wisconsin State Representative. He was even the chairman of the Burns Town Board.
- David Vaughan: Another Wisconsin State Representative who lived in Burns. He served as a justice of the peace, which means he helped with legal matters in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Burns (Wisconsin) para niños
