Burton, Michigan
Encyclopedia
Burton is a city in Genesee County
in the U.S. state
of Michigan
and a suburb of Flint
. The population was 30,308 at the 2000 census, making Burton the second largest city in Genesee County.
).
In 1833, Burton was part of Grand Blanc Township
when the Grand Blanc was initially organized. Many of the original settlers of Burton came from the towns of Adams
and Henderson
in Jefferson County
, New York
. For many years the place was known as the Atherton settlement, after brothers Shubael and Perus Atherton (and later joined by another brother, Adonijah), who settled on the Thread Creek in 1835.
The City of Burton was originally organized as Burton Township, named after John Burton, a prominent local farmer. Burton Township had first been a part of Grand Blanc Township in 1835 then Flint Township
in 1836. The North part of Burton was part of Kearsley Township
along with the Southern part of Genesee Township
from 1839 until 1843 when the township was merged back into Flint Township
. When the City of Flint
incorporated, Burton Township was separated from Flint Township by the Genesee County Board of Supervisors on October 12, 1855, although the first township meeting did not take place until April 7, 1856, which is sometimes taken as the actual date of organization. Over the years, large portions of the northern and western sides of the township were annexed by the City of Flint. On May 16, 1972, township residents voted to incorporate and the City of Burton was officially formed July 1 of that year.
, the city has a total area of 23.5 square miles (60.9 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 30,308 people, 11,699 households, and 8,165 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,291.3 per square mile (498.6/km²). There were 12,348 housing units at an average density of 526.1 per square mile (203.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.09% White, 3.55% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races
, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.
There were 11,699 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples
living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,050, and the median income for a family was $50,332. Males had a median income of $41,433 versus $27,601 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,548. About 5.5% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
, Bendle Public Schools and Bentley Community Schools. Parts of the City are served by Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
, Davison Community Schools
, Grand Blanc Community Schools
and Kearsley Community Schools
.
Genesee County, Michigan
-Interstates:* I-69* I-75* I-475-Michigan State Trunklines:* M-13* M-15* M-21* M-54* M-57-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 436,141 people, 169,825 households, and 115,990 families residing in the county. The population density was 682 people per square mile . There were 183,630...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Michigan
Michigan
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and a suburb of Flint
Flint, Michigan
Flint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...
. The population was 30,308 at the 2000 census, making Burton the second largest city in Genesee County.
Neighorhoods
- Belsay is on Belsay Road at the rail track north of I-69 and Court Street and south of Davision Road.43°01′35"N 83°35′45"W.
- Lapeer Heights is at Belsay Road and Roberta Road and south of Lapeer Road.43°00′31"N 83°35′42"W.
History
Although there were other persons who purchased land earlier, and even some who attempted to settle there, the first permanent white settler in the area is considered to be Levi Gilkey, who purchased land on May 11, 1831, and settled near the mouth of the Gilkey Creek (in what is now part of FlintFlint, Michigan
Flint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...
).
In 1833, Burton was part of Grand Blanc Township
Grand Blanc Township, Michigan
Grand Blanc Charter Township is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 35,705 at the 2010 census. The city of Grand Blanc is situated within the township, but is administratively autonomous...
when the Grand Blanc was initially organized. Many of the original settlers of Burton came from the towns of Adams
Adams (town), New York
Adams is a town in Jefferson County, New York, USA. The population was 5,143 at the 2010 census. The town is named after President John Adams.The Town of Adams also has a village named Adams...
and Henderson
Henderson, New York
Henderson is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States. The population was 1,360 at the 2010 census. The town is named after William Henderson, the original land owner....
in Jefferson County
Jefferson County, New York
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 116,229. It is named after Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States of America, and president at the time the county was created in 1805...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. For many years the place was known as the Atherton settlement, after brothers Shubael and Perus Atherton (and later joined by another brother, Adonijah), who settled on the Thread Creek in 1835.
The City of Burton was originally organized as Burton Township, named after John Burton, a prominent local farmer. Burton Township had first been a part of Grand Blanc Township in 1835 then Flint Township
Flint Township, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 33,691 people, 13,972 households, and 9,025 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,425.5 per square mile . There were 14,864 housing units at an average density of 628.9 per square mile...
in 1836. The North part of Burton was part of Kearsley Township
Kearsley Township, Michigan
The Township of Kearsley was a civil township in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan organized in 1839 from part of then Flint Township. The state legislature merged Kearsley Township back into Flint Township on March 7, 1843...
along with the Southern part of Genesee Township
Genesee Township, Michigan
Genesee Charter Township is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 24,125 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
from 1839 until 1843 when the township was merged back into Flint Township
Flint Township, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 33,691 people, 13,972 households, and 9,025 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,425.5 per square mile . There were 14,864 housing units at an average density of 628.9 per square mile...
. When the City of Flint
Flint, Michigan
Flint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...
incorporated, Burton Township was separated from Flint Township by the Genesee County Board of Supervisors on October 12, 1855, although the first township meeting did not take place until April 7, 1856, which is sometimes taken as the actual date of organization. Over the years, large portions of the northern and western sides of the township were annexed by the City of Flint. On May 16, 1972, township residents voted to incorporate and the City of Burton was officially formed July 1 of that year.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 23.5 square miles (60.9 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 30,308 people, 11,699 households, and 8,165 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,291.3 per square mile (498.6/km²). There were 12,348 housing units at an average density of 526.1 per square mile (203.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.09% White, 3.55% African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.81% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.33% of the population.
There were 11,699 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $44,050, and the median income for a family was $50,332. Males had a median income of $41,433 versus $27,601 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $20,548. About 5.5% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.
Education
There are three public school districts currently organized within the Burton city limits. These are Atherton Community SchoolsAtherton Community Schools
'Atherton High School is a Public school in Burton, Michigan.Atherton Community School District is one of five public school districts serving Burton Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan and in the Genesee Intermediate School District. Atherton School District runs three schools:...
, Bendle Public Schools and Bentley Community Schools. Parts of the City are served by Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools
Carman-Ainsworth is a Michigan public school district teaching grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The district covers parts of Flint Township, Flint, Mundy Township and Burton.-External links:*...
, Davison Community Schools
Davison Community Schools
Davison Community Schools is a public school district located in Genesee County, MI. The district is nationally accredited through AdvancED. In addition, Davison Community Schools serves grades PK-12 among nine buildings and is a part of the Genesee Intermediate School District as well as Big Nine...
, Grand Blanc Community Schools
Grand Blanc Community Schools
In 2006, the entire Big Nine Conference applied for membership in the Flint Metro League to encourage discussion on a merger with only a single team accepted.Grand Blanc Schools moved to the Kensington Lakes Activities Association starting in 2009-2010 season....
and Kearsley Community Schools
Kearsley Community Schools
-Alumni:Mark Farner of Grand Funk RailroadWillie Todd running back for Central Michigan University-External links:*...
.
External links
- City of Burton
- A History of Burton from History of Genesee county, Michigan. With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers, Ellis, Franklin, 1828-1885.