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.
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Burton has a total area of , all land.
Burton first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.
As of the 2020 census there were 103 people, 27 households, and 13 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 44 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.06% White, 0.97% Pacific Islander, and 0.97% from two or more races.
The school district is Payson Community Unit School District 1. The comprehensive high school of that district is Payson-Seymour High School.