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Burlington is a city located in Alamance County in North Carolina, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 44,917. The town hosts the Burlington Indians baseball club of the Appalachian League. Alamance County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... State nickname: Tar Heel State; Old North State Official languages English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Governor Michael Easley (D) Senators Elizabeth Dole (R) Richard Burr (R) Area - Total - % water Ranked 28th 139,509 kmÂ² 9. ... A U.S. state is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia and Palmyra Atoll (an uninhabited incorporated unorganized territory), form the United States of America. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Cleveland Indians American League AAA Buffalo Bisons AA Akron Aeros A Kinston Indians Lake County Captains Mahoning Valley Scrappers R Burlington Indians The Burlington Indians are a minor league baseball team in Burlington, North Carolina, USA. They are a Class R team in the Appalachian League, and have been a... The Appalachian League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Virginia and Tennessee region. ...

It is the setting of Alamance Alfred.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Education
4 Transportation
5 See also:
6 External links

Geography

Burlington is located at 36°5'23" North, 79°26'44" West (36.089636, -79.445578)^GR1. Image File history File links NCMap-doton-Burlington. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 55.3 km² (21.3 mi²). 55.1 km² (21.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.28% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is the area equal to a square with sides each 1 mile long. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there are 44,917 people, 18,280 households, and 11,754 families residing in the city. The population density is 815.0/km² (2,111.0/mi²). There are 19,567 housing units at an average density of 355.0/km² (919.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 66.27% White, 25.05% African American, 0.34% Native American, 1.71% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 5.16% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. 10.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 18,280 households out of which 29.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% are married couples living together, 14.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% are non-families. 30.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.96. Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. ...

In the city the population is spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $35,301, and the median income for a family is $45,441. Males have a median income of $31,697 versus $22,466 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,640. 13.7% of the population and 9.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 18.1% of those under the age of 18 and 14.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Education

Local public schools in Burlington include Hugh M. Cummings High School, Walter M. Williams High School, Sellars-Gunn Education Center, Broadview Middle School, Turrentine Middle School, R. Homer Andrews Elementary, Eastlawn Elementary, Grove Park Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, E. M. Holt Elementary, Pleasant Grove Elementary and Marvin B. Smith Elementary. The local school system is known as the Alamance-Burlington School System, which was created by a merger between the Alamance County School System and the Burlington City School System in 1996.

Transportation

Amtrak's Carolinian and Piedmont train connects Burlington with the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, Raleigh and Charlotte. The Amtrak station is situated at 101 North Main Street. Amtrak, is the trademark name of the intercity passenger train system created on May 1, 1971 in the United States. ... The Carolinian is a train running daily between Charlotte, North Carolina and New York, New York. ... New York City, officially named the City of New York, is the most populous city in the United States, and the most densely populated major city in North America. ... Independence Hall, as it appears today. ... Baltimore skyline at dusk Motto: The Greatest City in America (formerly The City That Reads; BELIEVE is not the official motto but rather a specific campaign) Nickname: Charm City Mob Town B-more Location in Maryland Founded Incorporated 30 July 1729 1797 County Independent city Borough Parrish Mayor Martin J... Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America. ... Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States of America. ... Downtown Raleigh Skyline Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina, a state of the United States of America. ... County Mecklenburg Mayor Pat McCrory, (R) Area - Total - Water 629. ...

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Regions of North Carolina
Coastal Plain \| Land of the Sky \| Metro Charlotte \| Piedmont \| Piedmont Triad \| Blue Ridge Mountains \| Outer Banks \| Smoky Mountains \| The Triangle
Largest cities
Asheville \| Burlington \| Cary \| Chapel Hill \| Charlotte \| Concord \| Durham \| Fayetteville \| Gastonia \| Goldsboro \| Greensboro \| Greenville \| Hickory \| High Point \| Jacksonville \| Raleigh \| Rocky Mount \| Wilmington \| Wilson \| Winston-Salem State nickname: Tar Heel State; Old North State Official languages English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Governor Michael Easley (D) Senators Elizabeth Dole (R) Richard Burr (R) Area - Total - % water Ranked 28th 139,509 kmÂ² 9. ... File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Atlantic Coastal Plain is the rather flat stretch of land that borders the Atlantic Ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico). ... The Land of the Sky is a book by Christian Reid. ... The Charlotte metropolitan area, formally known as the Charlotte-Gastonia-Salisbury CSA, is composed of ten counties in North Carolina and three counties in South Carolina, though four other counties in North Carolina also considered part of the region. ... The James River winds its way among piedmont hills in central Virginia. ... The Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina consists of the area surrounding the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. ... Blue Ridge Mountains, Shinning Rock Wilderness Area Blue Ridge Mountains (NPS) Most of the rocks that form the Blue Ridge Mountains, United States, are ancient granitic and metamorphosed volcanic formations, some exceeding one billion years in age. ... North Carolinas Outer Banks separating the Atlantic Ocean (east) from Albemarle Sound (north) and Pamlico Sound (south). ... The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a United States National Park that straddles the ridgeline of the Appalachian Mountains. ... The Research Triangle, commonly referred to as The Triangle, is a region in the piedmont of North Carolina in the United States, anchored by the cities of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. ... Asheville City Hall. ... Cary is a town located in Wake County, North Carolina. ... City nickname: The Southern Part of Heaven County Orange County Mayor Kevin C. Foy Town Council Sally Greene Ed Harrison Cam Hill Mark Kleinschmidt Bill Strom Dorothy Verkirk Jim Ward Edith Wiggins (mayor pro tem) Area - Total - Water 51. ... County Mecklenburg Mayor Pat McCrory, (R) Area - Total - Water 629. ... Concord is a city located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, a suburb of Charlotte. ... City nickname: City of Medicine Location Government Country State County United States North Carolina Durham County Mayor Bill Bell Physical characteristics Area Land Water 94. ... Fayetteville is a city located in Cumberland County, North Carolina. ... Gastonia is a city located in Gaston County in North Carolina, a state of the United States of America. ... Goldsboro is a city located in Wayne County, North Carolina. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Greenville, one of the fastest growing cities in the State of North Carolina, is located in Pitt County on the Tar River. ... Hickory is a city located in Catawba County, North Carolina. ... High Point is a city located in Guilford County, North Carolina. ... Jacksonville is a city located in Onslow County, North Carolina. ... Downtown Raleigh Skyline Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina, a state of the United States of America. ... Rocky Mount is a city located in North Carolina. ... For other places called Wilmington, see Wilmington Wilmington is a city currently located in New Hanover County, North Carolina. ... Wilson is a city located in Wilson County, North Carolina. ... County Forsyth County, NC Mayor Allen Joines Website Official Website Population 185,776 (2000) Winston-Salem is a city located in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States. ...
Counties
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Alamance County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Alexander County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Alleghany County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Anson County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Ashe County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Avery County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1712 Seat Washington Area - Total - Water 2,483 kmÂ² (959 miÂ²) 339 kmÂ² (131 miÂ²) 13. ... Bertie County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Bladen County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Brunswick County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1791 Seat Asheville Area - Total - Water 1,709 kmÂ² (660 miÂ²) 10 kmÂ² (4 miÂ²) 0. ... Burke County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1792 Seat Concord Area - Total - Water 945 kmÂ² (365 miÂ²) 2 kmÂ² (1 miÂ²) 0. ... Caldwell County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Camden County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Carteret County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Caswell County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Catawba County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Chatham County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Cherokee County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Chowan County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Cleveland County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Columbus County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Craven County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Cumberland County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Currituck County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Dare County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1822 Seat Lexington Area - Total - Water 1,468 kmÂ² (567 miÂ²) 38 kmÂ² (15 miÂ²) 2. ... Davie County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Duplin County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Durham County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Edgecombe County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Forsyth County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Gaston County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Gates County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Graham County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Granville County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Greene County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Guilford County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Halifax County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Harnett County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Haywood County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1838 Seat Hendersonville Area - Total - Water 971 kmÂ² (375 miÂ²) 3 kmÂ² (1 miÂ²) 0. ... Hertford County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Hoke County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Hyde County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1788 Seat Statesville Area - Total - Water 1,546 kmÂ² (597 miÂ²) 56 kmÂ² (21 miÂ²) 3. ... Jackson County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Johnston County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Jones County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Lee County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Lenoir County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Lincoln County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Macon County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Madison County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Martin County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1842 Seat Marion Area - Total - Water 1,156 kmÂ² (446 miÂ²) 12 kmÂ² (5 miÂ²) 1. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1762 Seat Charlotte Area - Total - Water 1,415 kmÂ² (546 miÂ²) 52 kmÂ² (20 miÂ²) 3. ... Mitchell County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... }}}}}} Location in the state of {{{state}}} Formed 1779 Seat Troy Area - Total - Water 1,299 kmÂ² (502 miÂ²) 26 kmÂ² (10 miÂ²) 2. ... Moore County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Nash County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1729 Seat Wilmington Area - Total - Water 849 kmÂ² (328 miÂ²) 334 kmÂ² (129 miÂ²) 39. ... Northampton County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Onslow County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Orange County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Pamlico County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Pasquotank County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Pender County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Perquimans County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1791 Seat Roxboro Area - Total - Water 1,047 kmÂ² (404 miÂ²) 31 kmÂ² (12 miÂ²) 2. ... Pitt County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Polk County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1779 Seat Asheboro Area - Total - Water 2,046 kmÂ² (790 miÂ²) 7 kmÂ² (3 miÂ²) 0. ... Richmond County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Robeson County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Rockingham County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Rowan County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Rutherford County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Sampson County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Scotland County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Stanly County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Stokes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. ... Surry County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Swain County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Transylvania County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Tyrrell County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1842 Seat Monroe Area - Total - Water 1,657 kmÂ² (640 miÂ²) 6 kmÂ² (2 miÂ²) 0. ... Vance County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Wake County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Warren County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Location in the state of North Carolina Formed 1799 Seat Boone Area - Total - Water 810 kmÂ² (313 miÂ²) 1 kmÂ² (0 miÂ²) 0. ... Wayne County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Wilkes County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Wilson County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Yadkin County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ... Yancey County is a county located in the state of North Carolina. ...

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