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Burlington is a city in
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,
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, United States. Its population was recorded as 9,152 in the 2020 census. Burlington is located approximately halfway between
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and Vancouver, B.C. The city is included in the
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.


History

Burlington began as a logging camp, established by John P. Millett and William McKay, in 1882. It was officially incorporated on June 16, 1902. Originally, Burlington's businesses were centered on Fairhaven Avenue. Today, Fairhaven Avenue is the center of Burlington's old downtown, which has since been revitalized. In 2007, the city opened a new library and city hall.


Indigent defense ruling

In December 2013, U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik determined that Burlington had systematically violated its duty to offer effective legal representation to defendants who couldn't afford an attorney. The ruling required Burlington and Mount Vernon to hire a public defense supervisor to ensure their defense system complies with constitutional standards.


2016 shooting

On September 24, 2016, five people were shot and killed at Cascade Mall in Burlington.


Geography

According to the
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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.


Flooding

The
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has a long history of flooding, which has affected Burlington as well as other communities in the
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. A 1909 newspaper article describes how a dike broke upriver "and a mountain of water came rushing down the Skagit valley and quickly inundated urlington. Burlington is protected by a system of
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under the jurisdiction of Skagit County Dike District #12, which was originally incorporated in 1895.


Demographics


2010 census

As of the
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of 2010, there were 8,388 people, 3,166 households, and 1,935 families living in the city. The
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was . There were 3,419 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 72.1%
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, 1.2%
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, 1.8% Native American, 3.0%
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, 0.3%
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, 17.9% from
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, and 3.6% from two or more races.
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or
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of any race were 31.4% of the population. There were 3,166 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.7% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.26. The median age in the city was 32.1 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.


2000 census

According to the
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, in 2000 there were 6,757 people, 2,398 households, and 1,585 families living in the city. The population density was 1,609.8 people per square mile (621.2/km). There were 2,531 housing units at an average density of 603.0 per square mile (232.7/km). The racial makeup of the city was 75.49%
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, 0.83%
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, 1.10% Native American, 1.76%
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, 0.18%
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, 17.66% from
other races Other often refers to: * Other (philosophy), a concept in psychology and philosophy Other or The Other may also refer to: Film and television * ''The Other'' (1913 film), a German silent film directed by Max Mack * ''The Other'' (1930 film), a ...
, and 2.99% from two or more races.
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or
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of any race were 25.26% of the population. There were 2,398 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.35. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 30.0% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 99 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $37,848, and the median income for a family was $42,083. Males had a median income of $35,247 versus $22,716 for females. The
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for the city was $17,167. About 11.7% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the
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, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.


Economy

Burlington is home to Cascade Mall, a former shopping mall located in the heart of the
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. It is an enclosed, single-level . regional shopping center in Burlington, north of
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. Cascade Mall opened in the fall of 1989, at a time when the city of Burlington was credited by ''
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'' as one of the fastest-growing and best investment opportunities among small towns in the United States. The mall is situated near the interchange of
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and State Route 20. The mall is owned and managed by Merlone Geier and local management is headed by property manager Taylor Long. The mall permanently closed on June 30, 2020, due to the
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, though some stores on the outer perimeter were allowed to stay open.


Events

The city hosts the annual "Berry Dairy Days" festival in June, which celebrates Burlintgon's agricultural history. The festival began in 1937 as the Strawberry Festival and originally served as a fundraiser for the town's fire department. It now features performances, carnival booths, and fair food. The centerpiece of Berry Dairy Days is a parade on Fairhaven Avenue, the center of downtown Burlington.


Notable people

* Lynn D. "Buck" Compton, soldier from the
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(portrayed in the HBO miniseries '' Band of Brothers''), police officer, and lawyer *
Mel Hein Melvin Jack Hein (August 22, 1909 – January 31, 1992), sometimes known as "Old Indestructible", was an American football player and coach. In the era of one-platoon football, he played as a center (then a position on both offense and defense) ...
, American football player and coach inducted into
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*
Mary Mapes Mary Alice Mapes (born May 9, 1956) is an American journalist, former television news producer, and author. She was a principal producer for CBS News, primarily the ''CBS Evening News'' and primetime television program ''60 Minutes Wednesday'' ...
, journalist and television producer for '' 60 Minutes'' *
Fred Schacht Frederick E. Schacht (c. 1875 – December 1, 1906) was an American college football coach, player, and medical doctor. He served as the head football coach at Kentucky State College—now known as the University of Kentucky—from 1904 to 1905, ...
, medical doctor and American football player and coach * Charles F. Stafford, lawyer and
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Justice


References


External links


City website
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