Burwell, Nebraska facts for kids
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Burwell, Nebraska
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Entrance of Garfield County Frontier Fairgrounds, site of Nebraska's Big Rodeo.
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Location of Burwell, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Garfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,175 ft (663 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,087 |
| • Density | 1,036.22/sq mi (400.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68823
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-07345 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393477 |
| Website | burwellonline.com |
Burwell is a city in Garfield County, Nebraska, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Garfield County. In 2020, about 1,087 people lived there.
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History of Burwell
Burwell was planned and started as a town in 1883. Just a few years later, in 1887, a railroad line was built to reach Burwell. This helped the town grow and connect with other places.
One of the biggest and most exciting events in Burwell is "Nebraska's Big Rodeo". This annual event usually takes place during the last weekend of July. The rodeo has been a very important part of the town's life and economy for over 80 years. It brings many visitors to Burwell each summer.
Burwell was also one of the first towns in Nebraska to have an FFA chapter. The FFA is an organization for students interested in agriculture and leadership. Burwell's chapter started in March 1929.
Where is Burwell?
Burwell is located in the state of Nebraska. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.04 square miles (2.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Burwell
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 378 | — | |
| 1900 | 460 | 21.7% | |
| 1910 | 915 | 98.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,214 | 32.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,156 | −4.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,412 | 22.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,413 | 0.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,425 | 0.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,341 | −5.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,383 | 3.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,278 | −7.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,130 | −11.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,210 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,087 | −10.2% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 1,210 people lived in Burwell. There were 574 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 312 were families.
Most of the people living in Burwell were White (99.4%). A small number were African American or from other backgrounds. About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Burwell was about 49.8 years old.
- About 21.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 29.3% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more females (53.2%) than males (46.8%).
Famous People from Burwell
- Kate Sullivan was a politician from Nebraska. She served in the state's government.
See also
In Spanish: Burwell (Nebraska) para niños
