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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Burton
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°54′17″N 091°14′57″W / 39.90472°N 91.24917°W / 39.90472; -91.24917
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyAdams
TownshipBurton
Area
 • Total0.33 sq mi (0.85 km)
 • Land0.33 sq mi (0.85 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation2,152 ft (656 m)
Population
 • Total103
 • Density312.12/sq mi (120.64/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code62301 (Quincy)
Area code217
FIPS code17-10006
GNIS feature ID405275

Burton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Adams County about four miles east of Quincy.

Burton was platted ca. 1836. A post office called Burton was established in 1840, and remained in operation until 1922.

Geography

Burton is located at 39°54′29″N 91°14′57″W / 39.907938°N 91.249269°W / 39.907938; -91.249269. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Burton has a total area of 0.33 square miles (0.85 km), all land.

Demographics

Burton first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

As of the 2020 census there were 103 people, 27 households, and 13 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 312.12 inhabitants per square mile (120.51/km). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 133.33 per square mile (51.48/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.06% White, 0.97% Pacific Islander, and 0.97% from two or more races.

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020103—
U.S. Decennial Census

See also

Notes and references

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Burton
  3. The History of Adams County, Illinois: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, Etc. Windmill Pub. 1879. p. 507.
  4. "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
  5. Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  7. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.

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County seat: Quincy
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