Burns Harbor, Indiana facts for kids
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Burns Harbor, Indiana
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Location of Burns Harbor in Porter County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Township | Westchester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.44 sq mi (16.67 km2) |
| • Land | 6.44 sq mi (16.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
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| • Total | 2,055 |
| • Density | 319.25/sq mi (123.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46304
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-09370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396621 |
| Website | http://www.burnsharbor-in.gov |
Burns Harbor is a town in Porter County, Indiana, United States. It sits right on the shores of Lake Michigan in an area called Northwest Indiana. This town is also part of the larger Chicago metropolitan area. In 2010, about 1,156 people lived here. Burns Harbor is very close to the beautiful Indiana Dunes, a natural area that many people have worked hard to protect.
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The Story of Burns Harbor
Burns Harbor was started in 1966. The town got its name from a nearby port. This port was named after Randall W. Burns, who helped create it.
Where is Burns Harbor?
Burns Harbor is located in Indiana. According to information from 2010, the town covers about 6.78 square miles (17.56 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Who Lives in Burns Harbor?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 1,284 | — | |
| 1980 | 920 | −28.3% | |
| 1990 | 786 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 766 | −2.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,156 | 50.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,055 | 77.8% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
People in Burns Harbor (2010)
In 2010, there were 1,156 people living in Burns Harbor. These people lived in 456 different homes. The town had about 173 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Burns Harbor were White (95.4%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (37.3%) had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes (51.5%) were married couples. The average age of people in Burns Harbor was 34.6 years old. About 26.2% of the residents were under 18.
Getting Around Burns Harbor
Burns Harbor is a great place for transportation. It has easy access to many ways to travel.
Airports Nearby
You can find several airports close to Burns Harbor:
- Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) in Gary
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago
- South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) in South Bend
- Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) in Valparaiso
Train Travel
The South Shore Line is a commuter train service. It connects Chicago and South Bend. The closest station to Burns Harbor is in Ogden Dunes, Indiana. This train line is run by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD).
Important Ports
The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor is a major feature of the area. It includes a port for international shipping. There is also the Burns Waterway Small Boat Harbor for public access to Lake Michigan. This port is shared between Burns Harbor and Portage.
Major Highways
Several important highways pass near Burns Harbor, making it easy to drive to and from the town:
- Interstate 80
- Interstate 90
- Interstate 94
- U.S. Route 12
- U.S. Route 20
- Indiana State Road 149
Learning in Burns Harbor
Students in Burns Harbor attend Duneland Schools (http://www.duneland.k12.in.us). These schools provide education from Kindergarten through 12th grade. There are also many colleges and universities nearby, including:
- Indiana University Northwest (IUN)
- Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana (Ivy Tech)
- Purdue University North Central (PNC)
- Purdue University Calumet (Purdue Cal)
- Valparaiso University (Valpo)
See also
In Spanish: Burns Harbor (Indiana) para niños
