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Encyclopedia > Burrillville, Rhode Island
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Location of Burrillville, Rhode Island

Burrillville is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. It was incorporated as an independent municipality on November 17, 1806 when the Rhode Island General Assembly authorized the residents of then North Glocester to elect its own officers. The population was 15,796 at the 2000 census. This town was named for 19th century United States senator James Burrill, Jr. who was then the Rhode Island Attorney General. The system of local government in use in New England is very different from that found throughout the rest of the United States. ... Providence County is a county located in the state of Rhode Island. ... “RI” redirects here. ... 17 November is also the name of a Marxist group in Greece, coinciding with the anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic uprising. ... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Rhode Island General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Rhode Island. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, smaller than the United States House of Representatives. ... James Burrill, Jr. ... In most common law jurisdictions, the Attorney General is the main legal adviser to the government, and in some jurisdictions may in addition have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 148.0 km² (57.2 mi²). 143.9 km² (55.6 mi²) of it is land and 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²) of it (2.76%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Villages

Burrillville is further divided into villages: Glendale, Nasonville, Pascoag, Oakland, Mapleville, and Harrisville Glendale is a village in the town of Burrillville, Rhode Island, USA. It is located at 41°5834 North, 71°3759 West. ... Pascoag (pronounced Pas-co) is a census-designated place located in Providence County, Rhode Island. ... Harrisville is a census-designated place, a village of the town of Burrillville located in Providence County, Rhode Island. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 15,796 people, 5,559 households, and 4,252 families residing in the town. The population density was 109.8/km² (284.3/mi²). There were 5,821 housing units at an average density of 40.5/km² (104.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.56% White, 0.22% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 were 5,559 households out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.15. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $52,587, and the median income for a family was $58,979. Males had a median income of $39,839 versus $28,835 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,096. About 3.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


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History of Burrillville, Rhode Island (10363 words)
To preserve the record of the geographical features of the town of Burrillville, to embalm in history the life and character of its early pioneers, and their success in early achievement, is the primary object of this sketch.
James Burrill, who was then the Attorney-General of the State of Rhode Island; and for this generous act upon the part of the citizens of the town, Mr.
The schools of the town of Burrillville compare favorably with those of her sister towns, and are to-day in a prosperous and flourishing condition.
Burrillville, Rhode Island: Information from Answers.com (525 words)
Burrillville is a town in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States.
Burrillville is further divided into villages: Glendale, Nasonville, Pascoag, Oakland, Mapleville, and Harrisville
About 3.7% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.
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