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词条 Burgin, Kentucky
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

  3. Climate

  4. Demographics

  5. Education

  6. Notable natives

  7. References

  8. External links

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|official_name = Burgin, Kentucky
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|subdivision_type = Country
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|subdivision_type1 = State
|subdivision_name1 = Kentucky
|subdivision_type2 = County
|subdivision_name2 = Mercer
|government_footnotes =
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|leader_title = Mayor
|leader_name = George Hensley
|leader_title1 = City Council
|leader_name1 = Debbie Hayslett
George Hensley
Chris Cooper
Joey Hardin
Christine McGrath
Joe Sanders[1]
|established_title = Settled
|established_date = 1877
|established_title2 = Incorporated
|established_date2 = 1878-03-14[1]
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|population_est = 968
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|population_total = 965
|timezone = Eastern (EST)
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Burgin is a home rule-class city in Mercer County, Kentucky, in the United States. Its population was 965 at the 2010 census.

History

What is now Burgin was originally known as "Cane Run."[2] In 1874, the Cincinnati Southern Railway obtained a right-of-way from local landowner Temple Burgin and opened Burgin Station. The town was established in 1877 and incorporated in 1878. The post office opened as "Bergen" in 1877 and changed its name to "Burgin" in 1886.[2]

Geography

Burgin is located at {{coord|37|45|18|N|84|45|56|W|type:city}} (37.754961, -84.765681).[3] The city is concentrated along Kentucky Route 152 (Main Street), with most of its public buildings lying just west of the highway's intersection with Kentucky Route 33 (Danville Street/Pleasant Hill Drive). Harrodsburg lies to the west of Burgin along KY 152, and Danville lies to the south along KY 33. Burgin is located at the headwaters of Cane Run, which flows eastward into the Dix River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of {{convert|1.2|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burgin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1880= 150
|1890= 303
|1900= 703
|1910= 679
|1920= 713
|1930= 791
|1940= 703
|1950= 777
|1960= 879
|1970= 1002
|1980= 1008
|1990= 1009
|2000= 874
|2010= 965
|estyear=2016
|estimate=968
|estref=[5]
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census[6]
}}

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 874 people, 372 households, and 258 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|750.8|/sqmi|/km2}}. There were 407 housing units at an average density of {{convert|349.6|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.02% White, 3.89% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 372 households out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.87.

22.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was US $34,135, and the median income for a family was $41,442. Males had a median income of $31,324 versus $21,400 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,756. About 9.8% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Burgin is served by Burgin Independent Schools.[8]

Notable natives

  • Jack Coleman — basketball player[9]
  • Marie McDonald — actress[10]

References

1. ^{{cite web |url=http://apps.sos.ky.gov/land/cities/citydetail.asp?id=49&city=Burgin&idctr=50 |title=Kentucky Cities and Counties: Burgin |accessdate=2009-07-15 |publisher=Kentucky Secretary of State: Land Office |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606163142/http://apps.sos.ky.gov/land/cities/citydetail.asp?id=49&city=Burgin&idctr=50 |archivedate=2011-06-06 |df= }}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.uky.edu/KentuckyAtlas/ky-burgin.html |title=Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer: Burgin |accessdate=2009-07-15 |publisher=University of Kentucky }}
3. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}
4. ^Climate Summary for Burgin, Kentucky
5. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df=}}
7. ^{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.education.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/1398DA66-6381-48AC-9DA1-6DEE4AB0D7F5/0/KYDistrictMAP0708.pdf |title=County & Independent School Districts |accessdate=2010-04-03 |last=Education |first=Kentucky Department of |date=2009-10-29 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110211639/http://www.education.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/1398DA66-6381-48AC-9DA1-6DEE4AB0D7F5/0/KYDistrictMAP0708.pdf |archivedate=2010-01-10 |df= }}
9. ^{{cite web |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/colemja01.html |title=Jack Coleman NBA & ABS Statistics |accessdate=2010-04-03 |publisher=Sports Reference}}
10. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.mariemcdonald.org/story.html |title=Marie McDonald Online - Marie's Story |accessdate=2010-04-03 |last=Ann|first=Elizabeth|date=2010-04-02}}

External links

  • Burgin Independent Schools
  • {{Commons category-inline|Burgin, Kentucky}}
{{Mercer County, Kentucky}}

2 : Cities in Kentucky|Cities in Mercer County, Kentucky

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