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'''Burlington''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Hartford County, Connecticut|Hartford County]], [[Connecticut]], [[United States]].
'''Burlington''' is a [[New England town|town]] in [[Hartford County, Connecticut|Hartford County]], [[Connecticut]], [[United States]].


Situated at the foot of [[the Berkshires]] and bordering the [[Farmington River]], Burlington is a scenic hill town, rural in nature, located {{convert|20|mi|km}} west of [[Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford]]. Incorporated in 1806, the population was 9,326 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=October 25, 2015|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> Burlington is home to the State of Connecticut [[fish hatchery|Fish Hatchery]] and the [[Nepaug Reservoir]]. Almost half of the land in the town is owned by three public water supply companies and the State of Connecticut.
Situated at the foot of [[the Berkshires]] and bordering the [[Farmington River]], Burlington is a scenic hill town, rural in nature, located {{convert|20|mi|km}} west of [[Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford]]. Incorporated in 1806, the population was 9,326 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=October 25, 2015 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |df= }}</ref> Burlington is home to the State of Connecticut [[fish hatchery|Fish Hatchery]] and the [[Nepaug Reservoir]]. Almost half of the land in the town is owned by three public water supply companies and the State of Connecticut.


==History==
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{{See also|List of Connecticut locations by per capita income}}
{{See also|List of Connecticut locations by per capita income}}
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=October 25, 2015|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2010, there were 9,326 people, 3,303 households, and 2,691 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 96.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.5% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.6% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=October 25, 2015 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |df= }}</ref> of 2010, there were 9,326 people, 3,303 households, and 2,691 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 96.5% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.0% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.5% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.5% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.6% of the population.


There were 3,303 households out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.13.
There were 3,303 households out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.13.
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In the town the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 19, 6.4% from 20 to 29, 10.2% from 30 to 39, 20.6% from 40 to 49, 23.7% from 50 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years.
In the town the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 19, 6.4% from 20 to 29, 10.2% from 30 to 39, 20.6% from 40 to 49, 23.7% from 50 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years.


Economic figures <ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=October 25, 2015|title=American FactFinder - SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates}}</ref> for the town include a median income for a household at $105,250, and the median income for a family at $114,544. About 2.3% of families have incomes under $15,000/year and 11.9% of families have incomes over $200,000/year.
Economic figures <ref>{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=October 25, 2015 |title=American FactFinder - SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=September 11, 2013 |df= }}</ref> for the town include a median income for a household at $105,250, and the median income for a family at $114,544. About 2.3% of families have incomes under $15,000/year and 11.9% of families have incomes over $200,000/year.


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Burlington, Connecticut
Town
Official seal of Burlington, Connecticut
Seal
Motto: 
"A Town Where Community Counts"
Location within Hartford County, Connecticut
Location within Hartford County, Connecticut
CountryUnited States
StateConnecticut
NECTAHartford
RegionCentral Connecticut
Incorporated1806
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First SelectmanTed Shafer[1]
 • SelectmenJames A. Chard (R)
David J. Bereza (R)
Roger Powell (R)
Carl Salsedo (D)
Area
 • Total30.4 sq mi (78.8 km2)
 • Land29.7 sq mi (77.0 km2)
 • Water0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2)
Elevation
883 ft (269 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total9,301
 • Density310/sq mi (120/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
06013
Area code860
FIPS code09-10100
GNIS feature ID0213401
Websitewww.burlingtonct.us

Burlington is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States.

Situated at the foot of the Berkshires and bordering the Farmington River, Burlington is a scenic hill town, rural in nature, located 20 miles (32 km) west of Hartford. Incorporated in 1806, the population was 9,326 at the 2010 census.[2] Burlington is home to the State of Connecticut Fish Hatchery and the Nepaug Reservoir. Almost half of the land in the town is owned by three public water supply companies and the State of Connecticut.

History

The town was once part of larger Farmington Plantation. In 1785, it split away and was part of Bristol from 1785 until 1806 when Burlington became separate.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.4 square miles (78.8 km2), of which 29.7 square miles (77.0 km2) is land and 0.66 square miles (1.7 km2), or 2.19%, is water.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18201,360—
18501,161—
18601,031−11.2%
18701,31927.9%
18801,224−7.2%
18901,3026.4%
19001,218−6.5%
19101,3198.3%
19201,109−15.9%
19301,082−2.4%
19401,24615.2%
19501,84648.2%
19602,79051.1%
19704,07045.9%
19805,66039.1%
19907,02624.1%
20008,19016.6%
20109,32613.9%
2014 (est.)9,576[3]2.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
See also: List of Connecticut locations by per capita income

As of the census[5] of 2010, there were 9,326 people, 3,303 households, and 2,691 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 96.5% White, 0.6% African American, 0.0% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 3,303 households out of which 40.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.4% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.5% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.0% under the age of 19, 6.4% from 20 to 29, 10.2% from 30 to 39, 20.6% from 40 to 49, 23.7% from 50 to 64, and 5.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.5 years.

Economic figures [6] for the town include a median income for a household at $105,250, and the median income for a family at $114,544. About 2.3% of families have incomes under $15,000/year and 11.9% of families have incomes over $200,000/year.

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Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 30, 2014[7]
Party Active voters Inactive voters Total voters Percentage
Republican 1,657 17 1,674 27.20%
Democratic 1,634 13 1,647 26.76%
Unaffiliated 2,741 38 2,779 45.15%
Minor parties 53 2 55 0.89%
Total 6,085 70 6,155 100%

Schools

Regional School District #10 serves the Connecticut towns of Burlington and Harwinton and was established in 1962. The four schools of the district, Lewis S. Mills High School, Har-Bur Middle School, Lake Garda School and Harwinton Consolidated School, have a total enrollment of more than 2800 students.

Notable locations

  • Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery dates back to the late 18th century. It was used as a burial ground for members of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. The cemetery has mistakenly been referred to as "Burlington Center Cemetery" but it is known by locals as Green Lady Cemetery, due to a ghost that purportedly haunts the grounds.
  • Whigville (once known as Poverty Hollow[8]) is a village in the southern section of Burlington known for flat, expansive fields and the Grange Hall.[9]

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ http://burlingtonct.us/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Election-Results-for-November-8.pdf
  2. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "American FactFinder - SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS: 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 30, 2014" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State.
  8. ^ http://burlingtonct.us/our-town/history.php
  9. ^ Whigville Grange Hall
  10. ^ http://www.connecticutchildrens.org/resources/newsroom/latest-news/13-champion-child/
  11. ^ http://espn.go.com/blog/high-school/lacrosse/tag/_/name/cameron-greenwood
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