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| Burlington |
| — City — |
| City of Burlington |
| Nickname: Chocolate City, U.S.A. |
| Motto: The town with Tall Tales |
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Location of Burlington within Wisconsin |
| Coordinates: 42°40?40?N 88°16?41?W? / ?42.67778, -88.27806 |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Wisconsin |
| County |
Racine, Walworth |
| Village of Burlington |
1886 |
| City of Burlington |
1900 |
| Government |
| - Type |
Mayor-council |
| - Mayor |
Claude Lois |
| - City Manager |
Kevin Lahner |
| - City Council |
8 aldermen from 4 districts |
| Area |
| - Total |
6.2 sq mi (16 km²) |
| - Land |
6 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| - Water |
0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) 3.25% |
| Population (2000) |
| - Total |
9,963 |
| - Density |
1,606.9/sq mi (622.7/km²) |
| Time zone |
CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) |
CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code |
53105 |
| Area code(s) |
262 |
| Website: http://www.burlington-wi.gov/ |
Burlington is a city in Racine and Walworth Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 9,936 at the 2000 census. The city is located mostly within the Town of Burlington.
Burlington is nicknamed "Chocolate City, U.S.A.", due to the Nestlé chocolate factory built there in 1966. Burlington is also home to an annual ChocolateFest on Memorial Day weekend.
The community of Voree, home to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite) is located just outside the city.
Notable people
- Gregory Itzin, the actor who portrays fictional president Charles Logan of TV's 24, was a former resident of this town.
- Bill Kazmaier, three time World's Strongest Man winner, he has also appeared on ESPN as a commentator on World's Strongest Man broadcasts.
- Tony Romo, current starting quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys.
- Caitlin Morrall, Miss Wisconsin USA 2007.
- Ginger Beaumont, first player to bat in World Series.
Education
Burlington is the Home of the 2007-2008 Capuchin Franciscan (Roman Catholic)Novitiate for Friars in Formation for religious life.
Burlington is served by the Burlington Area School District.[1] This district includes:
- Burlington High School.[2]
- Southern Lakes Consortium Alternative High School
- Nettie E. Karcher Middle School
- Dr. Edward G. Dyer Intermediate School
- Cooper Elementary School[3]
- Dover Center Elementary School[4]
- Lyons Center Elementary School
- Waller Elementary School
- Winkler Elementary School
Private and Parochial schools
Geography
Burlington is located at 42°40?40?N, 88°16?41?W (42.677945, -88.278279)[1].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.2 square miles (16.0 km²), of which, 6.0 square miles (15.4 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²) of it (3.25%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 9,936 people, 3,838 households, and 2,590 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,667.9 people per square mile (643.7/km²). There were 3,976 housing units at an average density of 667.4/sq mi (257.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.89% White, 0.37% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 2.21% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.65% of the population.
There were 3,838 households out of which 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $43,365, and the median income for a family was $54,045. Males had a median income of $38,471 versus $25,082 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,789. About 3.7% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.
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