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Burrton, Kansas
Burrton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is named after Isaac T. Burr, former vice-president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[4][5] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 861.[3] History19th century For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1872, Harvey County was founded. Burrton was laid out in 1873.[6] It was named from Burrton Township, which was named for I.T. Burr, a railroad official.[7] The first post office in Burrton was established in June 1873.[8] Burrton was incorporated as a city in 1878.[9] Burrton's location at the junction of two railroads made it an important regional shipping point.[10] GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 square miles (2.33 km2), all of it land.[11] Demographics
2020 censusThe 2020 United States census counted 861 people, 326 households, and 225 families in Burrton.[12][13] The population density was 970.7 per square mile (374.8/km2). There were 383 housing units at an average density of 431.8 per square mile (166.7/km2).[13][14] The racial makeup was 86.88% (748) white or European American (85.02% non-Hispanic white), 1.28% (11) black or African-American, 0.46% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.46% (4) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.74% (15) from other races, and 9.18% (79) from two or more races.[15] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.39% (55) of the population.[16] Of the 326 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18; 48.5% were married couples living together; 24.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.8% of households consisted of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13] The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.4.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.8% of the population.[18] 28.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males.[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 99.4 males.[13] The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $57,813 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,941) and the median family income was $66,833 (+/- $5,956).[19] Males had a median income of $36,406 (+/- $7,525) versus $20,119 (+/- $3,553) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,196 (+/- $4,990).[20] Approximately, 14.8% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under the age of 18 and 14.8% of those ages 65 or over.[21][22] 2010 censusAs of the census[23] of 2010, there were 901 people, 347 households, and 237 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,001.1 inhabitants per square mile (386.5/km2). There were 396 housing units at an average density of 440.0 per square mile (169.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 0.4% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population. There were 347 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14. The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female. 2000 censusAs of the census[24] of 2000, there were 932 people, 361 households, and 251 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,520.9 inhabitants per square mile (587.2/km2). There were 402 housing units at an average density of 656.0 per square mile (253.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.78% White, 0.97% African American, 0.43% Native American, 2.25% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.15% of the population.[25][26] There were 361 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.08. In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $33,646, and the median income for a family was $37,174. Males had a median income of $29,643 versus $21,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,835. About 9.9% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over. EducationThe community is served by Burrton USD 369 public school district. The Burrton Chargers won the following Kansas State High School championships:
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