Alburnett, Iowa
Encyclopedia
Alburnett is a city in Linn County
, Iowa
, United States
. The population was 559 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
was built through Linn County's Otter Creek township. In the winter of that year a depot was built on land donated by Albert Burnett. Because he had given land for the depot, the name "Burnett" was chosen for its identification.
Business interests began to center around the depot because the railroad offered an outlet to both the north and the south, and because of its proximity to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
. Burnett and his wife soon began to plat a community. Meanwhile, landowner Michael Weislogel began to lay out lots a short distance to the south. This community, called "Trentham," was the site of the first general store and post office. However, because contemporary state law dictated that a depot and post office in the same community must carry the same name, the name was soon changed to "Burnett." Mail delivery problems soon developed between Burnett and the community of Bennett
in Cedar County
. Consequently, "Al" Burnett changed the name to "Alburnett." Alburnett was incorporated in 1912, becoming the only municipality in Otter Creek Township. The first elected mayor was C. E. Hense, and the first council was composed of George Anderson, Albert Burnett, F.L. Glitchell, C.C. Naylor, and H.N. Rockwood.
in decimal form are 42.149257, -91.619618.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 559 people, 199 households, and 152 families residing in the city. The population density
was 650.3 people per square mile (251.0/km²). There were 207 housing units at an average density of 240.8 per square mile (92.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.28% White, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.
There were 199 households out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples
living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.32.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,464, and the median income for a family was $61,094. Males had a median income of $41,442 versus $26,083 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,815. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.
The city council meets at 7:00 P.M. on the second Thursday of each month at the Alburnett Fire Station Office, 120 N. Main Avenue.
with a district that covers all of Alburnett, all of the unincorporated town of Toddville
, and areas of Marion
, Robins
, and Hiawatha
. Grades K through 12 are housed entirely within different portions and additions of the same building in Alburnett.
the district Superintendent is Michael Harrold, the high school (9-12) and junior high (7-8)
principal is Tom Stewart, and the elementary principal (K-6) is Julie Lines.
Alburnett high school competes in the Tri-Rivers Conference
of eastern Iowa in a variety of athletics. The school colors are purple and gold, but also include a significant amount of black and white, and the team name is the Pirates.
Notable alumni include actor Riley Smith
, who has appeared on shows such as Dawson's Creek
, 24
, and in films such as Radio. Also, R.A. Smith (no relation to the aforementioned Smith), drummer for the popular local country band Ramblin' Fever (ramblin-fever.com), and CEO/Co-Founder of White Barn Audio Productions LLC.
Linn County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 211,226 in the county, with a population density of . There were 92,251 housing units, of which 86,134 were occupied.-2000 census:...
, Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 559 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, north of Iowa City and east of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Cedar Rapids metropolitan area
The Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of three counties in Iowa, anchored by the city of Cedar Rapids...
.
History
In 1887, the Illinois Central RailroadIllinois Central Railroad
The Illinois Central Railroad , sometimes called the Main Line of Mid-America, is a railroad in the central United States, with its primary routes connecting Chicago, Illinois with New Orleans, Louisiana and Birmingham, Alabama. A line also connected Chicago with Sioux City, Iowa...
was built through Linn County's Otter Creek township. In the winter of that year a depot was built on land donated by Albert Burnett. Because he had given land for the depot, the name "Burnett" was chosen for its identification.
Business interests began to center around the depot because the railroad offered an outlet to both the north and the south, and because of its proximity to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. The city lies on both banks of the Cedar River, north of Iowa City and east of Des Moines, the state's capital and largest city...
. Burnett and his wife soon began to plat a community. Meanwhile, landowner Michael Weislogel began to lay out lots a short distance to the south. This community, called "Trentham," was the site of the first general store and post office. However, because contemporary state law dictated that a depot and post office in the same community must carry the same name, the name was soon changed to "Burnett." Mail delivery problems soon developed between Burnett and the community of Bennett
Bennett, Iowa
Bennett is a city in Cedar County, Iowa, United States. The population was 395 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bennett is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
in Cedar County
Cedar County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 13,956 in the county, with a population density of . There were 8,064 housing units, of which 7,511 were occupied.-2000 census:...
. Consequently, "Al" Burnett changed the name to "Alburnett." Alburnett was incorporated in 1912, becoming the only municipality in Otter Creek Township. The first elected mayor was C. E. Hense, and the first council was composed of George Anderson, Albert Burnett, F.L. Glitchell, C.C. Naylor, and H.N. Rockwood.
Geography
Alburnett's longitude and latitude coordinatesin decimal form are 42.149257, -91.619618.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 0.9 square miles (2.3 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 559 people, 199 households, and 152 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 650.3 people per square mile (251.0/km²). There were 207 housing units at an average density of 240.8 per square mile (92.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.28% White, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.18% of the population.
There were 199 households out of which 47.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.32.
In the city the population was spread out with 34.5% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,464, and the median income for a family was $61,094. Males had a median income of $41,442 versus $26,083 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $19,815. About 3.2% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.2% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.
Government
the mayor is Dave Boesenberg and the council members are Jeremy Bartlet, Julie Towe, David Wood, Craig Titler and Jonathan Lawrence.The city council meets at 7:00 P.M. on the second Thursday of each month at the Alburnett Fire Station Office, 120 N. Main Avenue.
Education
Alburnett is home to the Alburnett Community School District, a co-educational school system in Linn CountyLinn County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 211,226 in the county, with a population density of . There were 92,251 housing units, of which 86,134 were occupied.-2000 census:...
with a district that covers all of Alburnett, all of the unincorporated town of Toddville
Toddville, Iowa
Toddville is an unincorporated community in western Linn County, Iowa, United States. It lies along local roads just off Interstate 380, northwest of the city of Cedar Rapids, the county seat of Linn County. Its elevation is 787 feet . Although Toddville is unincorporated, it had a post...
, and areas of Marion
Marion, Iowa
Marion is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 26,294 at the 2000 census and was estimated at 32,172 in 2007. The city is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
, Robins
Robins, Iowa
Robins is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,142 at the 2010 census. It is a suburb of Cedar Rapids and part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Robins is located at ....
, and Hiawatha
Hiawatha, Iowa
Hiawatha is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. It is a suburb located north of Cedar Rapids and is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. Grades K through 12 are housed entirely within different portions and additions of the same building in Alburnett.
the district Superintendent is Michael Harrold, the high school (9-12) and junior high (7-8)
Alburnett Junior-Senior High School
Alburnett Junior-Senior High School is a small school located in Linn County, Iowa. Total enrollment for the district is about 650 students. The district's central office is located in Alburnett, Iowa. The school mascot is the Pirate and the school colors are purple and gold....
principal is Tom Stewart, and the elementary principal (K-6) is Julie Lines.
Alburnett high school competes in the Tri-Rivers Conference
Tri-Rivers Conference
The Tri-Rivers Conference is a high school athletic conference in Iowa. Formed in 1967, the conference has seen little change over the last 43 years and sponsors not only sports, but speech and music activities as well....
of eastern Iowa in a variety of athletics. The school colors are purple and gold, but also include a significant amount of black and white, and the team name is the Pirates.
Notable alumni include actor Riley Smith
Riley Smith
Riley Smith is an American film and television actor and singer for the band The Life of Riley.-Background:Smith's parents are Russ and Roxanne Smith...
, who has appeared on shows such as Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama television series which debuted on January 20, 1998, on The WB Television Network and was produced by Sony Pictures Television. The show is set in the fictional seaside town of Capeside, Massachusetts, and in Boston, Massachusetts, during the later seasons...
, 24
24 (TV series)
24 is an American television series produced for the Fox Network and syndicated worldwide, starring Kiefer Sutherland as Counter Terrorist Unit agent Jack Bauer. Each 24-episode season covers 24 hours in the life of Bauer, using the real time method of narration...
, and in films such as Radio. Also, R.A. Smith (no relation to the aforementioned Smith), drummer for the popular local country band Ramblin' Fever (ramblin-fever.com), and CEO/Co-Founder of White Barn Audio Productions LLC.
External links
- Alburnett Website
- Alburnett Community School District
- City-Data Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Alburnett