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Burton, Michigan

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Burton, Michigan
NameBurton, Michigan
Settlement typeCity
Coordinates42.9956°N 83.6161°W
Subdivision typeCountry
Subdivision nameUnited States
Subdivision type1State
Subdivision name1Michigan
Subdivision type2County
Subdivision name2Genesee County, Michigan
Area total km223.43
Area total sq mi9.05
Elevation m230
Population total29725
Population as of2020

Burton, Michigan is a city located in Genesee County, Michigan, within the Flint, Michigan metropolitan area, near Saginaw, Michigan and Detroit, Michigan. The city is situated near the Flint River and is part of the Greater Flint, Michigan region, which includes Flint Township, Michigan, Grand Blanc, Michigan, and Davison, Michigan. Burton is also close to several major highways, including Interstate 69 (Michigan), Interstate 75 (Michigan), and US Highway 23 (Michigan), making it an important transportation hub near Lansing, Michigan and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The city is home to several parks and nature reserves, including For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum, which is managed by the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission and is near Kettering University and University of Michigan–Flint.

Geography

The city of Burton is located in the eastern part of Genesee County, Michigan, near the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge and the Saginaw Bay. The city's geography is characterized by a mix of urban and rural areas, with several parks and nature reserves, including Bluebell Beach County Park and Kayak Park, which are near Flint Children's Museum and Sloan Museum. Burton is also close to several major lakes, including Lake Huron and Lake Erie, and is near the Michigan State University extension office. The city's terrain is generally flat, with some rolling hills and wooded areas, similar to those found in nearby Lapeer, Michigan and Owosso, Michigan. The city is also home to several streams and rivers, including the Flint River and Swartz Creek, which flow into Lake Huron and are near Bay City, Michigan and Saginaw, Michigan.

History

The city of Burton has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century, when it was first settled by European-American pioneers, including Henry Ford and William C. Durant, who founded the General Motors company in nearby Flint, Michigan. The city was officially incorporated in 1855 and was named after William Burton, a local landowner and Michigan State Legislature member, who was also a friend of Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Burton experienced significant growth and development, driven by the expansion of the automotive industry in nearby Flint, Michigan and the construction of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, which connected the city to Chicago, Illinois and Toronto, Ontario. The city was also home to several notable figures, including Charles Stewart Mott, a General Motors executive and Michigan State University trustee, and Woody Herman, a famous jazz musician who performed at the Whiting Auditorium in nearby Flint, Michigan.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the city of Burton had a population of 29,725 people, with a diverse range of ages, incomes, and ethnic backgrounds, similar to those found in nearby Detroit, Michigan and Warren, Michigan. The city's population is predominantly White American, with significant African American and Hispanic and Latino American communities, and is near the University of Michigan–Dearborn and Wayne State University. The median household income in Burton is around $40,000, with a range of incomes from low-income to upper-middle-class, and is near the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan. The city is also home to several community organizations, including the Burton Chamber of Commerce and the Genesee County Hispanic Community Center, which serve the local Hispanic and Latino American community and are near the Hispanic Society of America.

Economy

The economy of Burton is diverse, with a range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade, similar to those found in nearby Toledo, Ohio and Cleveland, Ohio. The city is home to several major employers, including General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and DTE Energy, which are near the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the Willow Run Airport. Burton is also a hub for small businesses and entrepreneurship, with several resources available to support local business owners, including the Small Business Administration and the Michigan Small Business Development Center, which are near the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. The city's economy is also driven by its strategic location near several major highways and transportation routes, including Interstate 69 (Michigan), Interstate 75 (Michigan), and US Highway 23 (Michigan), making it an important logistics and distribution center near Chicago, Illinois and Toronto, Ontario.

Education

The city of Burton is served by the Bentley Community Schools and the Kearsley Community Schools, which operate several schools in the area, including Bentley High School and Kearsley High School, and are near the University of Michigan–Flint and Kettering University. The city is also home to several private schools, including Genesee Christian School and St. Pius X Catholic School, which are near the Catholic University of America and the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. Burton is also close to several institutions of higher education, including University of Michigan–Flint, Kettering University, and Mott Community College, which offer a range of academic programs and are near the Michigan State University and Wayne State University. The city's education system is supported by several community organizations, including the Burton Education Foundation and the Genesee County Library, which are near the Library of Congress and the National Archives and Records Administration.

Infrastructure

The city of Burton has a well-developed infrastructure, with several major roads and highways, including Interstate 69 (Michigan), Interstate 75 (Michigan), and US Highway 23 (Michigan), which connect the city to nearby Flint, Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, and Saginaw, Michigan. The city is also served by the Mass Transportation Authority (MTA), which provides public transportation services to several destinations in the region, including Flint, Michigan and Detroit, Michigan, and is near the Greyhound Lines and the Amtrak. Burton is also home to several community facilities, including the Burton Memorial Library and the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission, which manage several parks and nature reserves in the area, including For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum and Bluebell Beach County Park, and are near the National Park Service and the United States Forest Service. The city's infrastructure is supported by several utility companies, including DTE Energy and Consumers Energy, which provide electricity and natural gas services to the area, and are near the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the United States Department of Energy.

Category:Genesee County, Michigan