Burlington town, Wisconsin
Burlington town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Burlington town is a geographic entity located in Racine County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,403. The land area covers 32.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,403 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 50.3 yrs | ±2.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,626 | ±181 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,036 | ±226 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,626 | ±181 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 410 | ±226 |
| Median Home Value | $302,800 | ±$28,641 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,080 | ±$358 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,929 | ±$18,062 |
| Per Capita Income | $53,023 | ±$8,838 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 310 | ±252 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,465 | ±272 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92% | ±2.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,406 (2024)
ID: 177662
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
32288 BUSHNELL ROAD, BURLINGTON WI 53105-9426
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GUS Population: 198,651 (2024)
ID: 184234
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF OF STAFF
4728 57TH DR, STURTEVANT WI 53177-3046
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Burlington | KG-12 | Burlington, WI | |
| Regular School Burlington | 09-12 | Burlington, WI | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-06 | Burlington, WI | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-04 | Burlington, WI | |
| Regular School Burlington | 05-08 | Burlington, WI | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-08 | Burlington, WI | |
| Regular School Burlington | KG-04 | Burlington, WI | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-08 | Burlington, WI | |
| Regular School Burlington | KG-04 | Burlington, WI | |
| Regular School Burlington | PK-12 | Burlington, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AURORA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BURLINGTON
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Hospital | City address association | 252 MCHENRY ST, BURLINGTON, WI, 53105 |
(262) 767-6545
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Shepherds College
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College | 9.2 mi away | 1805 15th Avenue, Union Grove, WI, 53182 |
26287856200
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BURLINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 166 E. JEFFERSON ST., BURLINGTON, WI, 53105 |
(262) 763-7623
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Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine
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College | 19.5 mi away | 6232 Bankers Road, Racine, WI, 53403-9747 |
2625542010
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ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 208 W. SPRING ST., ROCHESTER, WI, 53167 |
(262) 534-3533
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside
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College | 19.5 mi away | 900 Wood Rd, Kenosha, WI, 53144 |
2625952345
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WATERFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 101 N. RIVER ST., WATERFORD, WI, 53185 |
(262) 534-3988
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex
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College | 19.5 mi away | 900 Wood Rd, Kenosha, WI, 53141 |
8778953276
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TWIN LAKES BRANCH
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 110 S. LAKE AVE., TWIN LAKES, WI, 53181 |
(262) 877-4281
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Gateway Technical College
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College | 20.2 mi away | 3520 30th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53144-1690 |
2625642200
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BURLINGTON, WI US, located 0.8 miles from Burlington town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7° | 11.5° | 19.6° | 1.82" | 12.1" |
| February | 31.4° | 14.0° | 22.7° | 1.76" | 9.7" |
| March | 42.7° | 23.4° | 33.1° | 2.08" | 4.9" |
| April | 55.7° | 33.7° | 44.7° | 3.59" | 1.1" |
| May | 67.1° | 44.4° | 55.8° | 3.96" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.9° | 54.7° | 65.8° | 4.51" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.0° | 59.3° | 70.2° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.5° | 57.7° | 68.6° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 49.5° | 61.2° | 3.46" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.0° | 38.6° | 49.3° | 2.75" | 0.0" |
| November | 45.2° | 27.6° | 36.4° | 2.38" | 2.2" |
| December | 32.9° | 17.9° | 25.4° | 1.88" | 7.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington city | City | 2.2 mi | — |
| Browns Lake CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Bohners Lake CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| New Munster CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Rochester village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Lily Lake CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5510111225. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.