Walters, Minnesota facts for kids
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Walters
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Location of Walters, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (384 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 73 |
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67 |
| • Density | 335.00/sq mi (129.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56097
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-67900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0653749 |
Walters is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 73 at the 2010 census.
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History
A post office called Walters was established in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1996. The city was named for a railroad official.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2), all of it land.
County Highways 30 and 31 are two of the main routes in the community. Minnesota State Highway 22 is nearby.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 103 | — | |
| 1920 | 116 | 12.6% | |
| 1930 | 105 | −9.5% | |
| 1940 | 154 | 46.7% | |
| 1950 | 139 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 133 | −4.3% | |
| 1970 | 152 | 14.3% | |
| 1980 | 118 | −22.4% | |
| 1990 | 86 | −27.1% | |
| 2000 | 88 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 73 | −17.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 67 | −8.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 73 people, 31 households, and 20 families living in the city. The population density was 365.0 inhabitants per square mile (140.9/km2). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 180.0 per square mile (69.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.6% White and 1.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.
There were 31 households, of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.5% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.75.
The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 21.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.
See also
In Spanish: Walters (Minnesota) para niños
