Editing Burden, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Cowley County, Kansas}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Burden, Kansas
|settlement_type          = [[City]]

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|image_caption            = Burden water tower (2015)
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|map_caption              = Location within [[Cowley County, Kansas|Cowley County]] and [[Kansas]]
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|map_caption1             = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Cowley County, Kansas|Cowley County]] ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|legend]])

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|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = [[Kansas]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Kansas|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Cowley County, Kansas|Cowley]]
|subdivision_type3        = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]]
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|established_title1       = [[Platted]]
|established_date1        = 1879
|established_title2       = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date2        = 1883
|named_for                = Robert Burden

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|elevation_ft             = 1375

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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_total         = 512
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|postal_code              = 67019
|area_code_type           = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
|area_code                = [[Area code 620|620]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 20-09250
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]]
|blank1_info              = 2393466<ref name="GNIS">{{GNIS|2393466}}</ref>
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'''Burden''' is a city in [[Cowley County, Kansas|Cowley County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 512.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Burden, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2009250 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406113436/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2009250 |archive-date=April 6, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
In 1879, in anticipation of the coming of the [[Kansas City, Lawrence and Southern Railroad]], a town was surveyed and laid out by a local company. Among its staff was Robert F. Burden, for whom the town is named.<ref name="History">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5zdAAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA168 | title=Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society | publisher=Kansas State Printing Plant | author=Kansas State Historical Society | year=1916 | pages=168}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4494 | title=Profile for Burden, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | accessdate=7 June 2014}}</ref> The railroad, whose name changed to the [[Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe]], arrived on February 1, 1882, making Burden one of its stations and shipping points.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8X5krq3fP8C&pg=PA252 | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=Blackmar, Frank Wilson | year=1912 | pages=252| isbn=9780722249055 }}</ref>

The early buildings included a [[general store]], drug store, and post office. The post office, called Burdenville until 1884, was established in 1879.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:CL |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |accessdate=6 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009131700/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ACL |archive-date=October 9, 2013 }}</ref> The first newspaper, printed in 1880, was ''The Enterprise'', with a circulation in 1882 of 900.<ref name="eccchistory.org">{{cite web |url=http://www.eccchistory.org/Burden01.htm |title=New Page 1 |website=www.eccchistory.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030418113957/http://www.eccchistory.org/Burden01.htm |archive-date=2003-04-18}}</ref> A school that had been one mile north of Burden was relocated to the town in the summer of 1881.<ref name="eccchistory.org"/><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030331033747/http://www.kancoll.org/books/cutler/cowley/cowley-co-p12.html#BURDEN kancoll.com]</ref>

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.54|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|0.53|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1880= 157
|1890= 508
|1900= 519
|1910= 424
|1920= 441
|1930= 507
|1940= 522
|1950= 541
|1960= 580
|1970= 503
|1980= 518
|1990= 518
|2000= 564
|2010= 535
|2020= 512
|estyear=
|estimate=
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
}}
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 512 people, 189 households, and 135 families in Burden.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Burden%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 990.3 per square mile (382.4/km{{sup|2}}). There were 223 housing units at an average density of 431.3 per square mile (166.5/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Burden%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 88.09% (451) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (86.33% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.0% (0) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 2.54% (13) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.0% (0) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.0% (0) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.38% (48) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Burden%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 2.15% (11) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Burden%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 189 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18; 50.3% were married couples living together; 24.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 25.4% of households consisted of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.9 and the average family size was 3.6.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Burden%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.5% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Burden%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

33.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 103.6 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $54,375 (with a margin of error of +/- $20,395) and the median family income was $64,904 (+/- $12,991).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Burden%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $42,639 (+/- $6,485) versus $21,964 (+/- $11,680) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,625 (+/- $13,340).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Burden%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 10.2% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.2% of those under the age of 18 and 7.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Burden%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Burden%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 535 people, 195 households, and 145 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1009.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 234 housing units at an average density of {{convert|441.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 1.1% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 195 households, of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.6% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.22.

The median age in the city was 33.2 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 564 people, 210 households, and 158 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,072.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 236 housing units at an average density of {{convert|448.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.26% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.18% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.48% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.42% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.66% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.95% of the population.

There were 210 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,641, and the median income for a family was $33,833. Males had a median income of $29,821 versus $17,656 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $13,549. About 8.1% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The community is served by [[Central USD 462]] public school district.  The Central High School mascot is Central Raiders.<ref>{{cite web | title = Central USD 462 | publisher = USD 462 | url = http://www.usd462.org/ | accessdate = 5 January 2017}}</ref>

Prior to school unification, the Burden Raiders won the [[Kansas State High School Activities Association|Kansas State High School]] class B Baseball championship in 1955.<ref>{{cite web | title = Baseball | publisher = KSHSAA | url = http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Baseball/History.cfm | accessdate = 6 January 2017 | archive-date = January 7, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170107171534/http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Baseball/History.cfm | url-status = dead }}</ref> Central High School won the 3A State Championship in Football in 1987 and 2A State Championship in the Scholars Bowl in 2011.

==References==
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==Further reading==
{{See also|Cowley County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Cowley County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260578 Burden - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/burden.pdf Burden city map], KDOT

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