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Burton
Burton is located in Illinois
Burton
Burton
Location in Illinois
Burton is located in the United States
Burton
Burton
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Adams
Township Burton
Area
 • Total 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Land 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,152 ft (656 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 103
 • Density 312.12/sq mi (120.64/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62301 (Quincy)
Area code(s) 217
FIPS code 17-10006
GNIS feature ID 405275

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 km2), all land.

Demographics

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/km2). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 133.33 per square mile (51.48/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.06% White, 0.97% Pacific Islander, and 0.97% from two or more races.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 103
U.S. Decennial Census
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