West Burke, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Burke, Vermont
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 West Burke, Vermont
Location in Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Caledonia |
| Town | Burke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 281 |
| • Density | 598/sq mi (228.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05871
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-79150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1460472 |
West Burke is a small village located in the town of Burke, in Caledonia County, Vermont, USA. In 2020, about 281 people lived there.
Where is West Burke?
West Burke is about 8 miles (13 km) north of the village of Lyndonville. It is located along U.S. Route 5. Another road, Vermont Route 5A, meets US 5 right in the middle of the village. This road goes north towards Lake Willoughby. The Sutton River also flows into the West Branch of the Passumpsic River right in the village center.
The village covers a total area of about 0.47 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What's the Weather Like?
West Burke has a climate with warm summers and very cold, snowy winters. Here are some interesting facts about its weather:
- The highest temperature ever recorded was 98°F (37°C) in July.
- The lowest temperature ever recorded was a super chilly -41°F (-41°C) in February!
- On average, January is the coldest month, with temperatures often around 11.8°F (-11.2°C).
- July is usually the warmest month, with average temperatures around 65.9°F (18.8°C).
- It snows a lot in West Burke, especially in January and December.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 325 | — | |
| 1930 | 359 | — | |
| 1940 | 316 | −12.0% | |
| 1950 | 414 | 31.0% | |
| 1960 | 369 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 358 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 338 | −5.6% | |
| 1990 | 353 | 4.4% | |
| 2000 | 364 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 343 | −5.8% | |
| 2020 | 281 | −18.1% | |
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In 2020, there were 281 people living in West Burke. This means there were about 598 people for every square mile (228.5 people per square kilometer). There were 98 households in the village.
Most people in West Burke are White (about 91.8%). A small number of people are Native American, Black/African American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 1.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The people living in West Burke are of different ages:
- About 15.3% are under 18 years old.
- About 42% are between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.9% are 65 years or older.
The average age of people in West Burke is about 44.9 years old. For every 100 females, there are about 105 males.
The average income for a household in the village was $23,750. For families, the average income was $44,250. About 34% of the people in West Burke live below the poverty line. This includes almost half of the kids under 18 and about 36% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: West Burke para niños
