Burlington, Texas

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Burlington, Texas
Census-designated place
Country United States
State Texas
County Milam
Elevation
[1]
430 ft (130 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total81
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID1353333 [1]

Burlington is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Milam County, Texas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census, with a population of 81. [2] Burlington has a post office, with the postal ("ZIP") code 76519. [3]

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History

The earliest settlers in the area included John and Michael Jones. The pair built cabins in the area circa 1867, with the community initially being named Irish Settlement. A Catholic Church was constructed in the 1880s. When the post office was established in 1884, the town was renamed Waterford. The post office was operated in the home of Timothy Gleason, a native of Tipperary, Ireland, who changed the town's name to Burlington, after Burlington, Vermont. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020 81—
U.S. Decennial Census [5]
1850–1900 [6] 1910 [7]
1920 [8] 1930 [9] 1940 [10]
1950 [11] 1960 [12] 1970 [13]
1980 [14] 1990 [15] 2000 [16]
2010 [17] 2020 [18]

Burlington first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census. [19] [17] [18]

2020 census

Burlington CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2020 [18] % 2020
White alone (NH)4454.32%
Black or African American alone (NH)11.23%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)11.23%
Asian alone (NH)00.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)00.00%
Other race alone (NH)00.00%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)11.23%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3441.98%
Total81100.00%

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. [20]

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References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burlington, Texas
  2. ↑ "Burlington CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  3. ↑ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code Archived June 15, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ "TSHA | Burlington, TX". www.tshaonline.org. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau .
  6. ↑ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  7. ↑ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  8. ↑ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  9. ↑ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  10. ↑ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  11. ↑ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  12. ↑ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  13. ↑ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  14. ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  15. ↑ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  16. ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  17. 1 2 "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau .
  18. 1 2 3 "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Burlington CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  19. ↑ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ↑ Climate Summary for Burlington, Texas

31°1′N97°0′W / 31.017°N 97.000°W / 31.017; -97.000


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