Burlington, West Virginia

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Population in 2010: 182.
Males: 111  (61.1%)
Females: 71  (38.9%)
Median resident age:

35.6 years
West Virginia median age:

42.9 years

Zip code: 26710

Estimated median household income in 2022: $63,687
Burlington:

$63,687
WV:

$54,329

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,071

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $172,759
Burlington:

$172,759
WV:

$155,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $219,170; detached houses: $221,684
March 2022 cost of living index in Burlington: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Burlington, WV (2022)
    • 17192.4%White alone
    • 84.3%Black alone
    • 31.6%Two or more races



According to our research of West Virginia and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Burlington, West Virginia as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Burlington is 28 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (100.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 740 feet

17 residents are foreign born (8.6% Europe).

This place:

9.2%
West Virginia:

1.6%

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Frederick, MD (80.3 miles , pop. 52,767).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Pittsburgh, PA (94.8 miles , pop. 334,563).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (206.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Keyser, WV (2.8 miles ),
McCoole, MD (2.8 miles ),
Romney, WV (2.9 miles ),
Dawson, MD (3.1 miles),
Danville, MD (3.4 miles ),
Piedmont, WV (3.5 miles ),
Luke, MD (3.5 miles),
Westernport, MD (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.34 N, Longitude: 78.92 W

Area code: 304

Distribution of median household income in Burlington, WV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Burlington, WV in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
West Virginia:

4.0%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2019 was 12.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 1.82. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.82
U.S.:

1.51

Tornado activity:

Burlington-area historical tornado activity is above West Virginia state average. It is 48% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.8 miles away from the Burlington place center injured 5 people and caused $6 million in damages.

On 5/19/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the place center killed one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Burlington-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above West Virginia state average. It is 48% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 112.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 168.0 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 196.1 miles away from Burlington center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 109.1 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 230.8 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 116.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Mineral County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 4, Storms: 4, Droughts: 2, Mudslides: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Burlington:

  • NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • HEARTLAND OF KEYSER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • CORNELL STREET GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 8 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • HOSPICE OF POTOMAC VALLEY HOSP (Hospital, about 8 miles away; KEYSER, WV)
  • BIRCH LANE GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 9 miles away; ROMNEY, WV)
  • HAMPSHIRE MEM HOSP SNF (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ROMNEY, WV)
  • WASHINGTON STREET GROUP HOME (Hospital, about 9 miles away; ROMNEY, WV)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Burlington:

  • Frostburg State University (about 22 miles; Frostburg, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,944)
  • Allegany College of Maryland (about 25 miles; Cumberland, MD; FT enrollment: 2,407)
  • Lord Fairfax Community College (about 41 miles; Middletown, VA; FT enrollment: 4,144)
  • Shenandoah University (about 43 miles; Winchester, VA; FT enrollment: 3,010)
  • American Public University System (about 57 miles; Charles Town, WV; FT enrollment: 43,829)
  • West Virginia University (about 59 miles; Morgantown, WV; FT enrollment: 27,429)
  • Shepherd University (about 60 miles; Shepherdstown, WV; FT enrollment: 3,745)

Public high school in Burlington:

Public elementary/middle school in Burlington:

  • BURLINGTON PRIMARY (Location: RT 1 BOX 126, Grades: PK-4)
See full list of schools located in Burlington

Points of interest:

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Streams, rivers, and creeks: Sugar Run (A), Mill Creek (B), Dry Run (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Colonial Motel (RR 2 Box 59C).

Mineral County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
West Virginia:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.8%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.8%
Whole state:

6.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

24 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Burlington:

Marital status in Burlington, WV
  • Never married: 18.3%
  • Now married: 61.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 15.2%
  • Divorced: 4.8%

For population 25 years and over in Burlington:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 34.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 17.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
West Virginia average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Burlington, WV (based on Mineral County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,10234
Evangelical Protestant4,90347
Catholic1,3473
Black Protestant1781
Other461
None16,636-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.41 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Mineral County:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Mineral County:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

1.09 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Mineral County:

7.87 / 10,000 pop.
West Virginia:

6.22 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Mineral County:

11.3%
West Virginia:

12.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.8%
West Virginia:

31.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

7.3%
West Virginia:

13.1%

Strongest AM radio stations in Burlington:

  • WKLP (1390 AM; 1 kW; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WFRB (560 AM; 5 kW; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WELD (690 AM; daytime; 2 kW; FISHER, WV; Owner: SOUTH BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBC (1270 AM; 5 kW; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: CUMBERLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • KDKA (1020 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WVSC (990 AM; 10 kW; SOMERSET, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WLYE (850 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTOWN, PA; Owner: FOREVER OF JOHNSTOWN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Burlington:

  • WQZK-FM (94.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: STARCAST SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • WDZN (100.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: CHARTER EQUITIES, INC.)
  • WWPN (101.1 FM; WESTERNPORT, MD; Owner: ERNEST F. SANTMYIRE)
  • WFWM (91.9 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WROG (102.9 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: TSCHUDY RADIO, INC)
  • WVSB (104.1 FM; ROMNEY, WV; Owner: WEST VA. SCHS. FOR DEAF AND BLIND)
  • WKGO (106.1 FM; CUMBERLAND, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • WLIC (97.1 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WCBC-FM (107.1 FM; KEYSER, WV; Owner: PROSPERITAS BROADCASTING SYSTEM, L P)
  • WQWV (103.7 FM; FISHER, WV; Owner: MCGUIRE BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WTRM (91.3 FM; WINCHESTER, VA; Owner: TIMBER RIDGE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WFRB-FM (105.3 FM; FROSTBURG, MD; Owner: WTBO-WKGO CORPORATION, L.L.C.)
  • W242AD (96.3 FM; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKHJ (104.5 FM; MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD; Owner: SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS, INC.)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WQZS (93.3 FM; MEYERSDALE, PA; Owner: ROGER WAHL)
  • WVPM (90.9 FM; MORGANTOWN, WV; Owner: WEST VIRGINIA EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING AUTHORITY)
  • WAIJ (90.3 FM; GRANTSVILLE, MD; Owner: HE'S ALIVE, INC.)
  • WELD-FM (101.7 FM; PETERSBURG, WV; Owner: SOUTH BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKMM (96.7 FM; KINGWOOD, WV; Owner: MARPAT CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Burlington:

  • WGPT (Channel 36; OAKLAND, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)

Burlington fatal accident list:

Sep 15, 2019 04:23 PM, Us-50, Lat: 39.331128, Lon: -78.888628, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
May 8, 2015 08:20 AM, Us-50, Lat: 39.328072, Lon: -78.883050, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 18, 2015 05:50 PM, Cr-9, Lat: 39.370464, Lon: -78.977172, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 2
Oct 25, 2013 11:17 PM, Cr-9, Lat: 39.419258, Lon: -78.937386, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Feb 25, 2010 05:53 PM, Us-50, Lat: 39.339972, Lon: -78.931789, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Mar 9, 1990 02:45 PM, 50, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 108ft / 32.8mTotal length
  • $1,060,000Total costs
  • 24,151Total average daily traffic
  • 2,213Total average daily truck traffic
  • 29,341Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Burlington, WV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Burlington, WV

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Mark L Gartley, 0.29 Mi South Of Us Rte 220 (Lat: 39.336000 Lon: -78.941139), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Erik Brooks, 0.29 Mi South Of Us Rte 220 (Lat: 39.336000 Lon: -78.941139), Type: 96.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • STEVEN T CAMPBELL, 0.29 Mi South Of Us Rte 220 (Lat: 39.336000 Lon: -78.941139), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 54057 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 955-3000

  • Cayla Gamble, 10818 Patterson Creek Rd (Lat: 39.336000 Lon: -78.941167), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 54057 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Wbk Law, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 10818 Patterson Creek Rd (Lat: 39.336000 Lon: -78.941167), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 54057 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Wbk Law, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 10818 Patterson Creek Rd (Lat: 39.336000 Lon: -78.941167), Type: 96.0, Structure height: 54057 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 2 Km E On Wv Rt 50 (Lat: 39.335944 Lon: -78.823361), Type: Pole, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WPHK521,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.890 MHz, 154.235 MHz, 154.445 MHz, Grant Date: 03/31/2015, Expiration Date: 06/07/2025, Certifier: Dennis L Mc Gann, Registrant: Mineral County Emergency Services, 392 Pine Swamp Rd, Keyser, WV 26726, Phone: (304) 788-1821, Fax: (304) 788-4542, Email:

  • Us Rt 50 (Lat: 39.337889 Lon: -78.913361), Type: Tower, Structure height: 9 m, Overall height: 24 m, Call Sign: KQF39,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.5400 MHz, Grant Date: 07/24/2021, Expiration Date: 10/15/2031, Certifier: Francis W Hughes, Registrant: West Virginia Department Of Transportation Division Of Highways, Buckhannon, WV 26201, Phone: (304) 473-5361, Fax: (304) 473-4256, Email:

  • Doh Headquarters Us Rt 50 (Lat: 39.337889 Lon: -78.913361), Call Sign: KVC845,
    Assigned Frequencies: 47.2800 MHz, 47.3600 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2023, Expiration Date: 03/30/2033, Registrant: Wv Doh, Buckhannon, WV 26201, Phone: (304) 473-5361, Email:

  • Burlington Wtp, 1.5 Mi S Of Ridgeville On Rt 9 (Lat: 39.336694 Lon: -79.011278), Type: Bant, Structure height: 12 m, Call Sign: WQZW251,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.950 MHz, 456.950 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2017, Expiration Date: 08/17/2027, Certifier: Jeff Lamm, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Fax: (317) 564-8335, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • BURLINGTON_USF, 0.29 Mi South Of Us Rte 220 (Lat: 39.336000 Lon: -78.941139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WQMD816,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11137.5 MHz, Grant Date: 07/09/2010, Expiration Date: 07/09/2020, Cancellation Date: 02/27/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • US CELLULAR, 10820 Patterson Creek (Lat: 39.336000 Lon: -78.941139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WRDV607,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10855.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/30/2019, Expiration Date: 07/30/2029, Cancellation Date: 06/08/2020, Certifier: Robert P Walters, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St. Rm. 1015, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Fax: (214) 746-6410, Email:

  • 7CMB061A, 0.29 Mi South Of Us Rte 220 (Lat: 39.336000 Lon: -78.941139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 96 m, Call Sign: WRVX314,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 01/18/2023, Expiration Date: 01/18/2033, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Burlington)

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 31. The highest number of fires - 50 took place in 2005, and the least - 10 in 2008. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Burlington, WV When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (55.1%), and Outside Fires (32.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Burlington, WV
    • 27155.1%Structure Fires
    • 15932.3%Outside Fires
    • 408.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 224.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Burlington, WV
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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Burlington, WV
  • 50.0%Electricity
  • 50.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Burlington, WV
  • 100.0%Electricity


Burlington compared to West Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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