Burlington, Washington

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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Washington
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Skagit
government_type = Mayor-council
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Roger "Gus" Tjeerdsma
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established_title2 = Incorporated
established_date2 = June 16, 1902
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area_total_km2 = 11.2
area_total_sq_mi = 4.3
area_land_km2 = 10.9
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population_total = 6,757
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latd = 48 |latm = 28 |lats = 19.49 |latNS = N
longd = 122 |longm = 19 |longs = 41.69 |longEW = W
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 98233
website = [http://www.ci.burlington.wa.us www.ci.burlington.wa.us]
area_code = 360
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Burlington is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,757 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Burlington was officially incorporated on June 16, 1902. Burlington is locally famous for its proliferation of shopping malls and for having some of the best youth sports fields in Washington. It is also host to a majority of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival.

Cascade Mall

Burlington is home to Cascade Mall, a shopping mall located in the heart of the Skagit Valley. It is an enclosed, single-level convert|585362|sqft|m2|0|abbr=on. regional shopping center in Burlington, convert|60|mi|km|0 north of Seattle. The mall is situated near the busy interchange of Interstate 5 and State Route 20. The mall is owned and managed by The Macerich Company. Local management is headed by Property Manager Taylor Long.

The anchors at the mall are Cineplex 15, JCPenney, Macy's and Sears. Other significant tenants include:

*The Skagit County Children's Museum (5,963 sqft)
*Chuck E Cheese (convert|11179|sqft|m2|0|abbr=on)
*JCPenney (convert|49665|sqft|m2|0|abbr=on)
*Loews Cineplex Theatres (convert|41233|sqft|m2|0|abbr=on)
*Macy's (convert|60000|sqft|m2|-3|abbr=on., formerly The Bon Marche)
*Macy's Men's, Kids & Home Store (convert|50625|sqft|m2|0|abbr=on., formerly The Bon Marche, Troutman's Emporium)
*Office Max (convert|22466|sqft|m2|0|abbr=on., located in strip center)
*Sears (convert|79300|sqft|m2|-1|abbr=on. total, Sears - convert|73945|sqft|m2|0|abbr=on., Sears Home Center - convert|5355|sqft|m2|0|abbr=on)
*Target (convert|90000|sqft|m2|-3|abbr=on., located in strip center)
*Cellular Creations (Kiosk)

Notable locals

Former 60 Minutes producer Mary Mapes grew up in Burlington.
Noted World War II historian Andrew Pack spent his early years in Burlington.
Lynn Compton, jurist and officer with Easy Company/506 (Band of Brothers). Singer/songwriter Kaylee Cole grew-up and attended high school in Burlington.

Demographics

According to the United States Census Bureau,GR|2 in 2000 there were 6,757 people, 2,398 households, and 1,585 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,609.8 people per square mile (621.2/km²). There were 2,531 housing units at an average density of 603.0/sq mi (232.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.49% White, 0.83% African American, 1.10% Native American, 1.76% Asian, 0.18% Pacific Islander, 17.66% from other races, and 2.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino 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 3.30.

In the city the population was spread out with 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 30 years. For every 100 females there were 97.6 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 per capita income for the city was $17,167. About 11.7% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

External links

* [http://www.city-data.com/city/Burlington-Washington.html Burlington at City-Data.com]
* [http://burlingtonwashington.mobi BurlingtonWashington.mobi - Mobile city guide to Burlington Washington]