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'''Burnham''' is a village in [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 4,046 at the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Burnham village, Illinois |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1709798|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=January 26, 2022}}</ref> The [[ZIP code]] is 60633.
'''Burnham''' is a village in [[Cook County, Illinois]], United States. The population was 4,046 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Burnham village, Illinois |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1709798|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 26, 2022}}</ref> Burnham has a [[Chicago]] ZIP code (60633) and was named for Telford Burnham, who drew its plat.


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There are two sections of Burnham. The westernmost section surrounds Torrence Avenue, a north–south street. Torrence Avenue leaves this part of Burnham via a bridge, with Chicago on the other side. The eastern section surrounds Burnham Avenue, another north–south street. This section of Burnham ends at Brainard Avenue, where the [[Hegewisch, Chicago|Hegewisch]] neighborhood of Chicago lies on the other side. Upon entering Chicago, Burnham Avenue becomes Avenue O.
Burnham has a [[Chicago]] ZIP code, and is often mistakenly considered part of Chicago. It is, however, an independent municipality lying just south of the Chicago city limits.


==History==
Burnham was named for Telford Burnham who drew its plat; not, as is widely assumed, by Chicago city planner and architect [[Daniel Burnham]].
Due to its close proximity to Chicago Burnham is frequently the subject of annexation debates for the city.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McClelland |first1=Edward |title=Won’t You Be My (Annexed) Neighbor? |url=https://www.chicagomag.com/city-life/wont-you-be-my-annexed-neighbor/ |website=Chicago Magazine |access-date=9 November 2024}}</ref> One of the arguments is that Burnham is simply too small to govern itself efficiently without a high municipal tax burden, and that it would be cheaper for Burnham residents to be annexed into Chicago.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McClelland |first1=Edward |title=Chicago should annex adjoining suburbs |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2017/04/13/chicago-should-annex-adjoining-suburbs/ |website=Chicago Tribune |access-date=9 November 2024 |date=13 April 2017}}</ref>

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There are two sections of Burnham. The westernmost section surrounds Torrence Avenue, a north–south street. Torrence Avenue leaves this part of Burnham via a bridge, with Chicago on the other side. The eastern section surrounds Burnham Avenue, another north–south street. This section of Burnham ends at Brainard Avenue, where the [[Hegewisch, Chicago|Hegewisch]] neighborhood of Chicago lies on the other side. Upon entering Chicago, Burnham Avenue becomes Avenue O.


==Geography==
== Geography ==
Burnham is located at {{coord|41|38|8|N|87|33|5|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline}} (41.635535, -87.551284).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Burnham is located at {{coord|41|38|8|N|87|33|5|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline}} (41.635535, -87.551284).<ref name="GR1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Burnham has a total area of {{convert|1.94|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|1.86|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 95.62%) is land and {{convert|0.09|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 4.38%) is water.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=2022-06-29 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Burnham has a total area of {{convert|1.94|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|1.86|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 95.62%) is land and {{convert|0.09|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 4.38%) is water. The water section of Burnham includes part of [[Powderhorn Lake (Illinois)|Powderhorn Lake]] and its adjacent nature preserve, a unit of the [[Cook County Forest Preserve District]].<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>


===Surrounding areas===
=== Surrounding areas ===
Burnham is bordered by [[Chicago]] to the north, [[Calumet City, Illinois|Calumet City]] to the south and west, and [[Hammond, Indiana]], to the east.
Burnham is bordered by [[Chicago]] to the north, [[Calumet City, Illinois|Calumet City]] to the south and west, and [[Hammond, Indiana]], to the east.
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==Demographics==
== Demographics ==
{{US Census population
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|2020= 4046
|2020= 4046
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades|publisher=[[US Census Bureau]]|access-date=}}</ref><br> 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2/> 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2/>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=}}</ref><br /> 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2 /> 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2 />
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}}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1709798 |access-date=2022-06-28 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 4,046 people, 1,607 households, and 821 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|2,085.57|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 1,589 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|819.07|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 60.43% [[Negro American (U.S. Census)|Negro American]], 16.58% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.59% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 12.75% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.34% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 25.58% of the population.


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As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1709798 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> there were 4,046 people, 1,607 households, and 821 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|2,085.57|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 1,589 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|819.07|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 60.43% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 16.58% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.59% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.30% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 12.75% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 9.34% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 25.58% of the population.
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There were 1,607 households, out of which 56.57% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 22.78% were married couples living together, 23.15% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.91% were non-families. 46.36% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.82% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.56 and the average family size was 2.40.

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There were 1,607 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 22.78% were married couples living together, 23.15% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.91% were non-families. 46.36% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.82% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.56 and the average family size was 2.40.


The village's age distribution consisted of 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.


The median income for a household in the village was $46,382, and the median income for a family was $46,890. Males had a median income of $54,931 versus $27,141 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $24,430. About 15.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $46,382, and the median income for a family was $46,890. Males had a median income of $54,931 versus $27,141 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $24,430. About 15.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

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|+'''Burnham, Illinois - Demographic Profile'''<br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')
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!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
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!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Burnham, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1709798&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Burnham, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1709798&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2000<ref name=2000CensusP004>{{Cite web|title=P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Burnham village, Illinois |url=https://data.census.gov/table?g=1600000US1709798&tid=DECENNIALSF12000.P004|website=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date= }}</ref>
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!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Burnham village, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1709798&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=United States Census Bureau |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref>
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Burnham village, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1709798&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=United States Census Bureau |access-date=January 26, 2024}}</ref>
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|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
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|1,172
|729
|729
|style='background: #ffffe6; |491
|491
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|28.11%
|17.33%
|17.33%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |12.14%
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|12.14%
|-
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino Negro Americans|Negro alone (NH)
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
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|2,248
|2,587
|2,587
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2,419
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|2,419
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|53.91%
|61.51%
|61.51%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |59.79%
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|59.79%
|-
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
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|6
|15
|15
|style='background: #ffffe6; |2
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|2
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|0.14%
|0.36%
|0.36%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.05%
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|0.05%
|-
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|42
|21
|21
|style='background: #ffffe6; |12
|12
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|1.01%
|0.50%
|0.50%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.30%
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|0.30%
|-
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
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|1
|0
|0
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0
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|0
|0.00%
|0.02%
|0.00%
|0.00%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.00%
|-
|-
|Some Other Race alone (NH)
|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Other race]] alone (NH)
|4
|10
|10
|style='background: #ffffe6; |15
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|15
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|0.10%
|0.24%
|0.24%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.37%
|0.37%
|-
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed Race/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or Multiracial]] (NH)
|62
|39
|39
|style='background: #ffffe6; |72
|72
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|1.49%
|0.93%
|0.93%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1.78%
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|1.78%
|-
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|635
|805
|805
|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,035
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|1,035
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|15.23%
|19.14%
|19.14%
|style='background: #ffffe6; |25.58%
|25.58%
|-
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''Total'''
|'''4,170'''
|'''4,206'''
|'''4,206'''
|'''4,046'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''4,046'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%'''
|}
|}
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''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.''


==Government==
==Transportation==
[[Pace (transit)|Pace]] provides bus service on multiple routes connecting Burnham to destinations across the [[Chicago Southland|Southland]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rtachicago.org/uploads/files/general/RTA-System-Map.pdf|title=RTA System Map|access-date=January 30, 2024}}</ref>
Burnham is in [[Illinois's 2nd congressional district]].


==Notable people==
== Notable people ==
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* [[Mary Matalin]], political consultant and author{{Citation needed|date=April 2012}}


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* [https://burnham-il.gov/ Village of Burnham official website]
* [https://burnham-il.gov/ Village of Burnham official website]


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Latest revision as of 15:37, 1 December 2024

For other places called Burnham, see Burnham (disambiguation).

Burnham, Illinois
Village
Official seal of Burnham, Illinois
Seal
Location of Burnham in Cook County, Illinois.
Location of Burnham in Cook County, Illinois.
Burnham is located in Greater Chicago
Burnham
Burnham
Burnham is located in Illinois
Burnham
Burnham
Burnham is located in the United States
Burnham
Burnham
Coordinates: 41°38′8″N 87°33′5″W / 41.63556°N 87.55139°W / 41.63556; -87.55139
Country United States
StateIllinois
CountyCook
TownshipThornton
Incorporated1907
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
 • PresidentRobert E. Polk
Area
[1]
 • Total
1.94 sq mi (5.02 km2)
 • Land1.85 sq mi (4.80 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.22 km2)  4.62%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,046
 • Density2,181.13/sq mi (842.19/km2)
Standard of living (2007–2011)
 • Per capita income$18,234
 • Median home value$143,200
ZIP code(s)
60633
Area code(s)708
Geocode17-09798
FIPS code17-09798
Websitehttps://burnham-il.gov

Burnham is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,046 at the 2020 census.[2] Burnham has a Chicago ZIP code (60633) and was named for Telford Burnham, who drew its plat.

There are two sections of Burnham. The westernmost section surrounds Torrence Avenue, a north–south street. Torrence Avenue leaves this part of Burnham via a bridge, with Chicago on the other side. The eastern section surrounds Burnham Avenue, another north–south street. This section of Burnham ends at Brainard Avenue, where the Hegewisch neighborhood of Chicago lies on the other side. Upon entering Chicago, Burnham Avenue becomes Avenue O.

History

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Due to its close proximity to Chicago Burnham is frequently the subject of annexation debates for the city.[3] One of the arguments is that Burnham is simply too small to govern itself efficiently without a high municipal tax burden, and that it would be cheaper for Burnham residents to be annexed into Chicago.[4]

Geography

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Burnham is located at 41°38′8″N 87°33′5″W / 41.63556°N 87.55139°W / 41.63556; -87.55139 (41.635535, -87.551284).[5]

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Burnham has a total area of 1.94 square miles (5.02 km2), of which 1.86 square miles (4.82 km2) (or 95.62%) is land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) (or 4.38%) is water. The water section of Burnham includes part of Powderhorn Lake and its adjacent nature preserve, a unit of the Cook County Forest Preserve District.[6]

Surrounding areas

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Burnham is bordered by Chicago to the north, Calumet City to the south and west, and Hammond, Indiana, to the east.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910328—
1920795142.4%
193099425.0%
1940865−13.0%
19501,33153.9%
19602,47886.2%
19703,63446.7%
19804,03010.9%
19903,916−2.8%
20004,1706.5%
20104,2060.9%
20204,046−3.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2010[8] 2020[9]

As of the 2020 census[10] there were 4,046 people, 1,607 households, and 821 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,085.57 inhabitants per square mile (805.24/km2). There were 1,589 housing units at an average density of 819.07 per square mile (316.24/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 60.43% African American, 16.58% White, 0.59% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 12.75% from other races, and 9.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 25.58% of the population.

There were 1,607 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 22.78% were married couples living together, 23.15% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.91% were non-families. 46.36% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.82% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.56 and the average family size was 2.40.

The village's age distribution consisted of 23.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,382, and the median income for a family was $46,890. Males had a median income of $54,931 versus $27,141 for females. The per capita income for the village was $24,430. About 15.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.8% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

Burnham village, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[11] Pop 2010[8] Pop 2020[9] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,172 729 491 28.11% 17.33% 12.14%
Black or African American alone (NH) 2,248 2,587 2,419 53.91% 61.51% 59.79%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 6 15 2 0.14% 0.36% 0.05%
Asian alone (NH) 42 21 12 1.01% 0.50% 0.30%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 1 0 0 0.02% 0.00% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 4 10 15 0.10% 0.24% 0.37%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 62 39 72 1.49% 0.93% 1.78%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 635 805 1,035 15.23% 19.14% 25.58%
Total 4,170 4,206 4,046 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

Transportation

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Pace provides bus service on multiple routes connecting Burnham to destinations across the Southland.[12]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Burnham village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  3. ^ McClelland, Edward. "Won't You Be My (Annexed) Neighbor?". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  4. ^ McClelland, Edward (April 13, 2017). "Chicago should annex adjoining suburbs". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Burnham village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Burnham village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
  10. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  11. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Burnham village, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "RTA System Map" (PDF). Retrieved January 30, 2024.
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