Alburnett is a city in
Linn County,
Iowa
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. The population was 675 at the time of the
2020 census.
It is part of the
Cedar Rapids metropolitan area
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.
Alburnett was established in 1887, with the building of the Illinois Central Railroad through the area. The city got its name from land donor Albert Burnett, who also contributed to the establishment of a community around the depot. The city was incorporated in 1912.
Alburnett covers a total area of 0.82 square miles. The demographics of the city are predominantly white, with a nearly equal gender split. As of the 2000 and 2010 censuses, a significant proportion of the population were children under the age of 18 and married couples living together. The median household income was $54,464 as per the 2000 census.
The city's governance includes a mayor, city council, and a public works director. Public safety is provided through contracts with the Linn County Sheriff's Office, and the Fire Department consists of 23 members. The city also hosts the Alburnett Community School District, providing PK-12 education for Alburnett and surrounding areas. Notable alumni include actor Riley Smith.
History
In 1887, the
Illinois Central Railroad
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was built through Linn County's Otter Creek township. In the winter of that year, a depot was built on land donated by Albert Burnett. Because he had given land for the depot, the name "Burnett" was chosen for its identification.
Business interests began to center around the depot because the railroad offered an outlet to both the north and the south, and because of its proximity to
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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. Burnett and his wife soon began to plat a community. Meanwhile, landowner Michael Weislogel began to lay out lots a short distance to the south. This community, called "Trentham," was the site of the first general store and post office. However, because contemporary state law dictated that a depot and post office in the same community must carry the same name, the name was soon changed to "Burnett." Mail delivery problems soon developed between Burnett and the community of
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in
Cedar County
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. Consequently, "Al" Burnett changed the name to "Alburnett." Alburnett was incorporated in 1912.
Geography
Alburnett's longitude and latitude coordinates
in decimal form are 42.149257, -91.619618.
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the
census
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of 2010, there were 673 people, 243 households, and 181 families residing in the city. The
population density
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was . There were 252 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.1%
White
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, 0.4%
Native American, and 1.5% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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or
Latino
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of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 243 households, of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.1% were
married couples
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living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.5% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.24.
The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 31.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 23.7% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.
2000 census
As of the
census
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of 2000, there were 559 people, 199 households, and 152 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 207 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 99.28%
White
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, and 0.72% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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or
Latino
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* Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States
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** Latin A ...
of any race were 0.18% of the population.
There were 199 households, out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were
married couples
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living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.32.
34.5% are under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,464, and the median income for a family was $61,094. Males had a median income of $41,442 versus $26,083 for females. The
per capita income
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Per capita i ...
for the city was $19,815. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the
poverty line
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, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.
Government
, the Mayor is Bethany Sarazin and Council members are Chester Schantz, Brian Mensen, Joe Trumm, and Dave Boesenberg. The city clerk is Danielle Brecht.
The public works director is Guy Trimble.
The city council meets at 7:00 P.M. on the second Thursday of each month at the Alburnett City Hall at 103 E. 1st St.
Public safety
Law enforcement services are contracted on an annual basis with the Linn County Sheriff's Office, under Sheriff Brian Gardner. The Fire Chief is Steve Graham. The department currently has 23 members made up of firefighters, EMTs, and ground support.
Education
Alburnett is home to the
Alburnett Community School District
The Alburnett Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Alburnett, Iowa.
The district is completely within Linn County, and serves Alburnett, Hiawatha and the surrounding rural areas.
Schools
The district o ...
, a co-educational school system in
Linn County with a district that covers all of Alburnett, all of the unincorporated town of
Toddville, and areas of
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, and
Hiawatha
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. Grades PK through 12 are housed entirely within different portions and additions of the same building in Alburnett.
, the district Superintendent is Dr. Dani Trimble, Secondary Principal (6-12) is Brian Moretz, Elementary Principal (PK-5) is Josh Henriksen, and Activities Director is Nick Wooldrik.
Alburnett high school competes in the
Tri-Rivers Conference
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of eastern Iowa in a variety of athletics. The school colors are purple and gold, and the team name is the Pirates.
Notable alumni include actor
Riley Smith
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, who has appeared on shows such as
Dawson's Creek
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,
''24'', and in films such as
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References
External links
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Cities in Iowa
Cities in Linn County, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa metropolitan area
Populated places established in 1912
1912 establishments in Iowa