| Burrton, Kansas | |
| Settlement Type: | City |
| Image Map1: | Map of Harvey Co, Ks, USA.png |
| Map Caption1: | KDOT map of Harvey County (legend) |
| Coordinates: | 38.0236°N -97.6714°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Kansas |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Harvey |
| Subdivision Type3: | Township |
| Subdivision Name3: | Burrton |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Title1: | Platted |
| Established Date1: | 1873 |
| Established Title2: | Incorporated |
| Established Date2: | 1878 |
| Named For: | Isaac T. Burr |
| Government Type: | Mayor–Council |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 0.89 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 0.89 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.00 |
| Area Total Km2: | 2.30 |
| Area Land Km2: | 2.30 |
| Area Water Km2: | 0.00 |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Elevation Ft: | 1453 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 861 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | CST |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 67020 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 620 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 2393474 |
Burrton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, United States. It is named after Isaac T. Burr, former vice-president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.[2] [3] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 861.[4]
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.[5] It was named from Burrton Township, which was named for I.T. Burr, a railroad official.[6] The first post office in Burrton was established in June 1873.[7] Burrton was incorporated as a city in 1878.[8]
Burrton's location at the junction of two railroads made it an important regional shipping point.[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9sqmi, all of it land.[10]
The 2020 United States census counted 861 people, 326 households, and 225 families in Burrton.[11] The population density was 970.7 per square mile (374.8/km). There were 383 housing units at an average density of 431.8 per square mile (166.7/km).[12] [13] The racial makeup was 86.88% (748) white or European American (85.02% non-Hispanic white), 1.28% (11) black or African-American, 0.46% (4) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.46% (4) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.74% (15) from other races, and 9.18% (79) from two or more races.[14] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.39% (55) of the population.[15]
Of the 326 households, 35.6% had children under the age of 18; 48.5% were married couples living together; 24.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 24.8% of households consisted of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.4.[16] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 11.8% of the population.[17]
28.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 99.4 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $57,813 (with a margin of error of +/- $11,941) and the median family income was $66,833 (+/- $5,956).[18] Males had a median income of $36,406 (+/- $7,525) versus $20,119 (+/- $3,553) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $27,196 (+/- $4,990).[19] Approximately, 14.8% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under the age of 18 and 14.8% of those ages 65 or over.[20] [21]
As of the census[22] of 2010, there were 901 people, 347 households, and 237 families residing in the city. The population density was 1001.1PD/sqmi. There were 396 housing units at an average density of 440/sqmi. 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.
As of the census[23] of 2000, there were 932 people, 361 households, and 251 families residing in the city. The population density was 1520.9sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 402 housing units at an average density of 656sp=usNaNsp=us. 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.[24] [25]
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.
The community is served by Burrton USD 369 public school district.
The Burrton Chargers won the following Kansas State High School championships:
See also: List of people from Harvey County, Kansas.