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Burlington, KY

Burlington is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Boone County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 17,318 at the 2020 census.

Burlington is located in north-central Boone County. Kentucky Route 18 (Burlington Pike) runs through the center of the CDP, leading east 6 miles (10 km) to Florence and west 7 miles (11 km) to the Ohio River at Belleview. Downtown Cincinnati is 16 miles (26 km) to the northeast, and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is directly to the northeast of Burlington. According to the United States Census Bureau, Burlington has a total area of 8.8 square miles (22.9 km²), all land.

Burlington was incorporated in 1824. However, today Burlington is unincorporated due to the annulment of the city charter in 1923. It is one of the two county seats in Kentucky that are unincorporated.

The county seat of Boone County, Burlington, was initially established on 74 acres, donated by John Craig and Robert Johnson, at the headwaters of the Allen's Fork. It went through various name changes, originally known as Craig's Camp after John Craig, then renamed Wilmington in 1800, and is now known as Burlington, a function of the request of the U.S. Post Office in 1816. Court was initially held in a log courthouse built in 1801, the same year the town was platted. In the initial layout of the town, the streets circled the central "Publick Square." It was this original town plan and square, designed by county surveyor Moses Scott, that would later contribute to the listing of Burlington as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. The Burlington Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

According to the 2020 American Community Survey, there were an estimated total of 6,361 households, with an average household size of 2.78. The median household income was $86, 651. The percentage of the population below the poverty level was estimated to be 5.6%. The racial makeup of Burlington using the statistics on identifying with a race alone or in combination with one or more races was 94.9% White, 5.3% Black or African American, 1.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5% Asian, and 1.3% identified as some other race. The percentage of the population that identified as Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.9%.

Burlington focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Boone County Parks Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include the YMCA, Iron Rig Fitness Center, and Full Body Fitness & Yoga. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Burlington, such as the Middle Creek Park Loop and Gunpowder Creek Nature Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Burlington, KY are England Idlewild Park, Creation Museum, and Boone Woods Park.

ZIP Code: 41005. Area: 8.8 square miles (22.9 km²). Population: 17,318 (2020). Area code(s): 859. Elevation: 830 ft.

FAQs

Is Burlington, KY a good place to live?

Burlington is in Boone County and is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. Living in Burlington offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Burlington, there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Burlington and residents tend to be conservative.

Is Burlington, KY expensive to live in?

Burlington, Kentucky's cost of living is 13% lower than the national average. Burlington's housing expenses are 30% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 5% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 20% higher than the national average.

What is the crime rate in Burlington, KY?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Burlington is safer than 66% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Kentucky, only on the order of 65% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Burlington. If you live in Burlington, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 156. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

Sources

Wikipedia

Boone County

Boone County Parks Department 

YMCA

Iron Rig Fitness Center 

Full Body Fitness & Yoga

Middle Creek Park Loop 

Gunpowder Creek Nature Park

England Idlewild Park

Creation Museum

Boone Woods Park

Niche

Payscale

Neighborhoodscout

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