Burrton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas, United States.

[1] It is named after Isaac T. Burr, former vice-president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase.

[9] Burrton's location at the junction of two railroads made it an important regional shipping point.

[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 square miles (2.33 km2), all of it land.

[11] The 2020 United States census counted 861 people, 326 households, and 225 families in Burrton.

There were 383 housing units at an average density of 431.8 per square mile (166.7/km2).

24.8% of households consisted of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Burrton USD 369 public school district.

The Burrton Chargers won the following Kansas State High School championships: