Burlington, Wyoming

Burlington, Wyoming
Town
Location of Burlington in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
Burlington, Wyoming Location in the United States
Coordinates: 44°26′46″N108°25′50″W / 44.44611°N 108.43056°W / 44.44611; -108.43056
Country	United States
State	Wyoming
County	Big Horn
Area [1]
• Total	1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
• Land	1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	4,436 ft (1,352 m)
Population  (2010) [2]
• Total	288
• Estimate  (2019) [3]	342
• Density	338.28/sq mi (130.58/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	82411
Area code	307
FIPS code	56-11120 [4]
GNIS feature ID	1597239 [5]

Burlington is a town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 288 at the 2010 census.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km²), all land. ^[6]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1990	184		—
2000	250		35.9%
2010	288		15.2%
2019 (est.)	342	[3]	18.8%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]

Burlington's mascot is the husky.

2010 census

As of the census ^[2] of 2010, there were 288 people, 86 households, and 68 families living in the town. The population density was 285.1 inhabitants per square mile (110.1/km²). There were 95 housing units at an average density of 94.1 per square mile (36.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, 6.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.9% of the population.

There were 86 households, of which 44.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.4% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.9% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.85.

The median age in the town was 27 years. 39.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.1% were from 25 to 44; 18% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2000, there were 250 people, 76 households, and 58 families living in the town. The population density was 246.6 people per square mile (95.6/km²). There were 87 housing units at an average density of 85.8 per square mile (33.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 88.80% White, 0.80% Native American, 1.20% Pacific Islander, 8.80% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.00% of the population.

There were 76 households, out of which 46.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.29 and the average family size was 3.90.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 44.4% under the age of 18, 2.8% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 13.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,281, and the median income for a family was $31,875. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,129. About 7.7% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 2.4% of those 65 or over.

Education

Public education in the town of Burlington is provided by Big Horn County School District #1. Children attend Burlington Elementary School (grades K-5), Burlington Junior High School (grades 6–8), and Burlington High School (grades 9-12).

Mayor

The mayor of Burlington is Gerald George. ^[8]

See also

• List of municipalities in Wyoming

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 14, 2012.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
8. http://www.bighorncountywy.gov/images/downloads/GENERAL%20ELECTION%20NIGHT%20RESULTS%20BOARD.pdf ^{[ bare URL PDF ]}