Editing Burlington, Kansas

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{{Short description|City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Burlington, Kansas
|settlement_type          = [[City]] and [[County seat]]

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{{URL|https://burlingtonkansas.gov/|burlingtonkansas.gov}}
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'''Burlington''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Coffey County, Kansas|Coffey County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS" />  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 2,634.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Burlington, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2009400 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=June 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220604204859/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2009400 |archive-date=June 4, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
{{See also|History of Kansas}}
Burlington was founded in 1857.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ | 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=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_5zdAAQAAMAAJ/page/n271 164]}}</ref> It was named after [[Burlington, Vermont]], the native home of one of its founders.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C | 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=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_o8X5krq3fP8C/page/n253 257]}}</ref>

The first post office in Burlington was established in 1858, when it was removed from the now extinct town of Hampden.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county:CF |title=Kansas Post Offices, 1828–1961 (archived) |publisher=Kansas Historical Society |access-date=6 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009123958/http://www.kshs.org/geog/geog_postoffices/search/county%3ACF |archive-date=October 9, 2013 }}</ref>

The population increased significantly as [[Wolf Creek Generating Station]] was constructed from 1977 to 1985.

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.21|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|2.20|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]] |access-date=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>

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Burlington has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=401441&cityname=Burlington%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Burlington, Kansas]</ref>

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|Jan record high F = 79
|Feb record high F = 86
|Mar record high F = 94
|Apr record high F = 95
|May record high F = 102
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|Oct record high F = 97
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|Dec record high F = 76

|Jan avg record high F = 63.4
|Feb avg record high F = 68.8
|Mar avg record high F = 78.0
|Apr avg record high F = 84.4
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|Jun avg record high F = 94.4
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|Mar high F = 57.1
|Apr high F = 67.4
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|Feb mean F = 34.6
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|May mean F = 65.5
|Jun mean F = 74.9
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|Oct mean F = 57.6
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|May avg record low F = 39.1
|Jun avg record low F = 52.0
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|Aug record low F = 43
|Sep record low F = 29
|Oct record low F = 13
|Nov record low F = -1
|Dec record low F = -21

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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1860= 118
|1870= 960
|1880= 2011
|1890= 2239
|1900= 2418
|1910= 2180
|1920= 2236
|1930= 2273
|1940= 2379
|1950= 2304
|1960= 2113
|1970= 2099
|1980= 2901
|1990= 2735
|2000= 2790
|2010= 2674
|2020= 2634
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[[File:Burlington, Kansas Welcome Sign.JPG|thumb|right|Welcome sign on north side of Burlington (2013)]]
===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 2,634 people, 1,136 households, and 648 families in Burlington.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Burlington%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,192.9 per square mile (460.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 1,325 housing units at an average density of 600.1 per square mile (231.7/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=Burlington%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 90.66% (2,388) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (88.99% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.99% (26) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.46% (12) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.91% (24) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.84% (22) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 6.15% (162) 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=Burlington%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 3.34% (88) 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=Burlington%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 1,136 households, 26.6% had children under the age of 18; 42.3% were married couples living together; 33.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 38.6% of households consisted of individuals and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Burlington%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 14.4% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Burlington%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

23.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.7 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 118.0 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $46,800 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,382) and the median family income was $59,743 (+/- $7,916).<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=Burlington%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $36,923 (+/- $8,550) versus $23,750 (+/- $5,248) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $30,026 (+/- $3,565).<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=Burlington%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 13.3% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.3% of those under the age of 18 and 8.2% 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=Burlington%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=Burlington%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]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 2,674 people, 1,138 households, and 699 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1215.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,296 housing units at an average density of {{convert|589.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.9% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 1,138 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 41.1 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 2,790 people, 1,122 households, and 713 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,354.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,277 housing units at an average density of {{convert|620.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.95% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.32% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.57% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.68% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.61% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.86% from two or more races. 1.79% of the population were [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.

There were 1,122 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,174, and the median income for a family was $43,021. Males had a median income of $30,946 versus $20,357 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $18,443. About 5.2% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

==Economy==

===Wolf Creek===
Located just northeast of Burlington is the [[Wolf Creek Generating Station]], the only nuclear power plant in Kansas. This plant is situated on Coffey County Lake, which was constructed as the cooling lake for the plant.  The plant has been generating electricity since 1985, and is a local landmark.  Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation ("WCNOC") operates the plant, and is a subsidiary of the plant's owners Kansas Gas & Electric (part of [[Westar Energy]]), [[Kansas City Power & Light]] (part of [[Great Plains Energy]]), and KEPCO (an association of Kansas electric power cooperatives).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wcnoc.com/aboutwolfcreek.htm |title=Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation |access-date=2008-10-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100118143540/http://www.wcnoc.com/aboutwolfcreek.htm |archive-date=2010-01-18 }}</ref> Westar and Great Plains Energy merged in 2018 to form Evergy, while maintaining the Westar and KCP&L names until October 2019.<ref>{{cite web|title=Merger|url=http://www.greatplainsenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/merger-great-plains-energy-and-westar-energy-approved-paving-way|publisher=www.evergy.com|access-date=2020-07-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=KCP&L and Westar Energy are now Evergy|url=https://www.evergy.com/about-evergy/newsroom/2019/october/kcpl-and-westar-energy-are-now-evergy|publisher=www.evergy.com|access-date=2020-07-13}}</ref>

==Education==
The community is served by [[Burlington USD 244]] public school district, and has three schools: [[Burlington High School (Kansas)|Burlington High School]], Burlington Middle School, Burlington Elementary School.

Allen County Community College offers classes at Burlington High School, both for adults and for high school students who may earn concurrent credits.

Burlington is home to the [[Burlington Carnegie Free Library (Burlington, Kansas)|Burlington Carnegie Free Library]], although the building no longer houses a library and is now used as an office space.  The Burlington branch of the [https://cclibraryks.org/ Coffey County Library] meets the community's information needs.

==Notable people==
* [[Christian Braun]] – former college basketball player for [[University of Kansas]] and NBA player for the [[Denver Nuggets]]
* [[Harrison Kelley]] (1836–1897) – [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from [[Kansas]]
* [[Tyrel Reed]] – former professional basketball player; former college basketball player for [[University of Kansas]]

==See also==
{{Portal|Kansas}}
* [[John Redmond Reservoir]]
* [[Great Flood of 1951]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

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

==External links==
{{Commons category|Burlington, Kansas}}
{{NIE Poster|Burlington (Kansas)|Burlington, Kansas}}
* [https://burlingtonkansas.gov/ City of Burlington]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260581 Burlington – Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/burlington.pdf Burlington city map], KDOT

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