Burton, Illinois


Burton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Adams County approximately four miles east of Quincy.
Burton was platted ca. 1836. A post office called Burton was established in 1840, and remained in operation until 1922.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Burton has a total area of, all land.

Demographics

Burton first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.
As of the 2020 census there were 103 people, 27 households, and 13 families residing in the CDP. The population density was. There were 44 housing units at an average density of. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.06% White, 0.97% Pacific Islander, and 0.97% from two or more races.

Education

The school district is Payson Community Unit School District 1. The comprehensive high school of that district is Payson-Seymour High School.