Burdett, Kansas

Burdett, Kansas
City
Location within Pawnee County and Kansas
KDOT map of Pawnee County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°11′37″N99°31′35″W / 38.19361°N 99.52639°W / 38.19361; -99.52639 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Pawnee
Founded	1880s
Incorporated	1961
Named for	Robert Burdette
Area [2]
• Total	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
• Land	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	2,120 ft (650 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	228
• Density	880/sq mi (340/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67523
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-09275
GNIS ID	2393467 [1]
Website	burdettks.org

Burdett is a city in Pawnee County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 228. ^[3]

History

Burdett was a station and shipping point on the division of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway that ran from Larned to Jetmore. ^[4] The community was named for the American humorist writer Robert Jones Burdette. ^[5]

A post office was opened in Brown's Grove (an extinct town) in 1877, but it was moved to Burdett in 1887. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km²), all of it land. ^[7]

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, Burdett has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1970	285		—
1980	275		−3.5%
1990	248		−9.8%
2000	256		3.2%
2010	247		−3.5%
2020	228		−7.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 228 people, 95 households, and 65 families in Burdett. ^{[9] [10]} The population density was 876.9 per square mile (338.6/km²). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 469.2 per square mile (181.2/km²). ^{[10] [11]} The racial makeup was 94.74% (216) white or European American (92.11% non-Hispanic white), 0.44% (1) black or African-American, 0.44% (1) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.0% (0) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.44% (1) from other races, and 3.95% (9) from two or more races. ^[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.39% (10) of the population. ^[13]

Of the 95 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18; 52.6% were married couples living together; 27.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 26.3% of households consisted of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ^[10] The average household size was 3.1 and the average family size was 3.7. ^[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 25.4% of the population. ^[15]

26.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. ^[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 102.4 males. ^[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,250 (with a margin of error of +/- $24,316) and the median family income was $49,375 (+/- $23,576). ^[16] Males had a median income of $35,481 (+/- $5,852) versus $33,750 (+/- $20,303) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $35,060 (+/- $8,564). ^[17] Approximately, 5.1% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those ages 65 or over. ^{[18] [19]}

2010 census

As of the census ^[20] of 2010, there were 247 people, 102 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 914.8 inhabitants per square mile (353.2/km²). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 474.1 per square mile (183.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.4% African American, and 0.4% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.06.

The median age in the city was 41.3 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[21] of 2000, there were 256 people, 108 households, and 74 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,014.7 inhabitants per square mile (391.8/km²). There were 128 housing units at an average density of 507.4 per square mile (195.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.09% White, 3.12% Native American, 0.39% from other races, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.52% of the population.

There were 108 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,000, and the median income for a family was $49,375. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $21,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,490. About 6.3% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education

Burdett is served by USD 496 Pawnee Heights. The Pawnee Heights High School mascot is Tigers. ^[22]

Burdett High School was closed through school unification. The Burdett Tigers ^[23] won the Kansas State High School boys class BB basketball championship in 1954. ^[24]

Notable people

• Clyde Tombaugh, the astronomer who discovered the dwarf planet Pluto in 1930, lived in Burdett during part of his teens.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burdett, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Burdett, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp.  252.
5. "Profile for Burdett, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2014.
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Climate Summary for Burdett, Kansas
9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
11. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
20. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
21. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
22. "Pawnee Heights - USD 496". USD 496. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
23. "Eight Letterman Return This Year for Burdett Tigers Football Team", Great Bend Tribune, 12 September 1961, p.5.
24. "Basketball". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2017.

Further reading

See also: List of books about Pawnee County, Kansas

External links

• City of Burdett
• Burdett - Directory of Public Officials
• USD 496, local school district
• Historic Images of Burdett, Wichita State University Library
• Burdett city map, KDOT