Burton, Nebraska

Burton, Nebraska
Village
Burton, seen from the south. The Assembly of God church is at left.
Location of Burton, Nebraska
Coordinates: 42°54′43″N99°35′31″W / 42.91194°N 99.59194°W / 42.91194; -99.59194
Country	United States
State	Nebraska
County	Keya Paha
Area [1]
• Total	0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
• Land	0.10 sq mi (0.27 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	2,139 ft (652 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	11
• Estimate  (2021)	11
• Density	104.76/sq mi (40.26/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code	31-07310
GNIS feature ID	2397508 [2]

Burton is a tiny village in Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States. There are two churches there, and two or three houses. The population was 11 at the 2020 census. ^[3]

History

Burton was platted in 1905. ^[4] It was named for a storekeeper. ^[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.11 square miles (0.28 km²), all land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	98		—
1930	72		−26.5%
1940	105		45.8%
1950	45		−57.1%
1960	17		−62.2%
1970	23		35.3%
1980	12		−47.8%
1990	9		−25.0%
2000	11		22.2%
2010	10		−9.1%
2020	11		10.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] 2012 Estimate [8]

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 10 people, 4 households, and 4 families residing in the village. The population density was 90.9 inhabitants per square mile (35.1/km²). There were 6 housing units at an average density of 54.5 per square mile (21.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 4 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, and 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the village was 41 years. 20% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 50% were from 25 to 44; 0.0% were from 45 to 64; and 30% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 11 people, 4 households, and 4 families residing in the village. The population density was 102.6 inhabitants per square mile (39.6/km²). There were 4 housing units at an average density of 37.3 per square mile (14.4/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 4 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 75.0% were married couples living together, 25.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 0.0% were non-families. No households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 54.5% from 25 to 44, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,800. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Notable person

• Burton Wilkinson, cricketer

References

1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burton, Nebraska
3. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
4. "Burton, Keya Paha County". Center for Advanced Land Management Information Technologies. University of Nebraska. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
5. Fitzpatrick, Lillian L. (1960). Nebraska Place-Names. University of Nebraska Press. p. 86. ISBN   0-8032-5060-6. A 1925 edition is available for download at University of Nebraska—Lincoln Digital Commons.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2012.
7. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved June 24, 2013.
8. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Archived from the original on June 2, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2013.
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 24, 2012.