Burton
Census-designated place in Adams County, Illinois

Burton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Adams County, Illinois, with 103 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Adams, 3.7 miles SE.
- 103residents (2020 Census)
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 312 / sq mipopulation density
- 62305ZIP code
About Burton
Burton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Adams County approximately four miles east of Quincy. As of the 2020 census, Burton had a population of 103.
Burton was platted ca. 1836. A post office called Burton was established in 1840, and remained in operation until 1922.
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Living in Burton
- Median household income
- $108,125
- Median home value
- $138,500
- Median age
- 22.3
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Burton had 103 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 103 |
|---|---|
| Density | 312 per sq mi (121 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Burton at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 103 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Coordinates | 39.9079° N, 91.2493° W |
| ZIP code | 62305 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1710006 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Burton
- Adams3.7 mi SE
- Payson6.3 mi S
- Fowler7.0 mi N
- Quincy7.1 mi W
- Columbus7.7 mi NE
- Liberty7.8 mi E
- Bloomfield8.1 mi N
- Paloma8.4 mi N
- Fall Creek9.2 mi S
- Plainville9.2 mi SE
- Richfield9.6 mi SE
- Coatsburg9.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Burton
What county is Burton in?
Burton is in Adams County, Illinois.
What is the population of Burton, IL?
103 people lived in Burton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Burton, IL?
The ZIP code of Burton is 62305.
What towns are near Burton?
Adams (3.7 mi), Payson (6.3 mi), Fowler (7.0 mi), Quincy (7.1 mi), Columbus (7.7 mi).
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