Burrton, Kansas

Burrton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is named after Isaac T. Burr, former vice-president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[5][6] As of the 2010 census, the city population was 901.[7]

Burrton, Kansas
City
Location within Harvey County and Kansas
KDOT map of Harvey County (legend)
Coordinates: 38°1′26″N 97°40′11″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyHarvey
TownshipBurrton
Platted1873
Incorporated1878
Named forIsaac T. Burr
Government
 • TypeMayor–Council
Area
 • Total0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2)
 • Land0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation1,453 ft (443 m)
Population
 • Total901
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
860
 • Density969.56/sq mi (374.44/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
67020
Area code620
FIPS code20-09575 [1]
GNIS ID477984 [1]
Websiteburrtonkansas.com

History

19th century
1915 Railroad Map of Harvey County

For millennia, the land now known as Kansas was inhabited by Native Americans. In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1872, Harvey County was founded.

Burrton was laid out in 1873.[8] It was named from Burrton Township, which was named for I.T. Burr, a railroad official.[9] The first post office in Burrton was established in June 1873.[10] Burrton was incorporated as a city in 1878.[11]

Burrton's location at the junction of two railroads made it an important regional shipping point.[12]

Geography

Burrton is located at 38°1′21″N 97°40′20″W (38.022573, -97.672316).[1] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 square miles (2.33 km2), all of it land.[13]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1880386—
189069580.1%
1900627−9.8%
19106899.9%
1920679−1.5%
1930649−4.4%
194084229.7%
1950749−11.0%
19607743.3%
19708084.4%
198097620.8%
1990866−11.3%
20009327.6%
2010901−3.3%
2019 (est.)860[4]−4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 901 people, 347 households, and 237 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,001.1 inhabitants per square mile (386.5/km2). There were 396 housing units at an average density of 440.0 per square mile (169.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 0.4% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.

There were 347 households, of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 36.2 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 13.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[14] of 2000, there were 932 people, 361 households, and 251 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,520.9 people per square mile (589.9/km2). There were 402 housing units at an average density of 656.0 per square mile (254.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.78% White, 0.97% African American, 0.43% Native American, 2.25% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.15% of the population.[15][16]

There were 361 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $33,646, and the median income for a family was $37,174. Males had a median income of $29,643 versus $21,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,835. About 9.9% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Burrton USD 369 public school district.

The Burrton Chargers won the following Kansas State High School championships:

  • 1977 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
  • 1978 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
  • 1979 Boys Cross Country - Class 1A
  • 1979 Boys Track & Field - Class 1A
  • 1986 Girls Cross Country - Class 1A
  • 1986 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
  • 1987 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
  • 1988 Girls Cross Country - Class 1A
  • 1988 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
  • 1989 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
  • 1990 Girls Track & Field - Class 1A
  • 1992 Girls Basketball - Class 1A
  • 1997 Boys Track & Field - Class 1A [17]
  • 2003 Boys Basketball - Class 1A [18]

Notable people
See also: List of people from Harvey County, Kansas

See also

References
  1. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) details for Burrton, Kansas; United States Geological Survey (USGS); October 13, 1978.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. The Homesteader; Volume 2 Issue 1; January 2006; ISSN 1559-3592
  6. The Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway and Auxiliary Companies - Annual Meetings, and Directors and Officers; January 1, 1902
  7. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.
  8. History of the State of Kansas: Containing a Full Account of Its Growth from an Uninhabited Territory to a Wealthy and Important State. A. T. Andreas. 1883. p. 786.
  9. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 204.
  10. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  11. History of the State of Kansas: Containing a Full Account of Its Growth from an Uninhabited Territory to a Wealthy and Important State. A. T. Andreas. 1883. p. 787.
  12. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 259.
  13. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  14. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  15. U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas
  16. U.S. Census Bureau - 1990 Census, Population and Housing Unit Counts for Kansas
  17. "Track & Field". KSHSAA. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  18. "Basketball History" (PDF). KSHSAA. Retrieved 6 January 2017.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Harvey County, Kansas
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