Walcott, North Dakota facts for kids
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Walcott, North Dakota
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Location of Walcott, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Richland |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 262 |
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266 |
| • Density | 257.87/sq mi (99.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58077
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-82780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036312 |
Walcott is a small city located in Richland County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded a long time ago, in 1880. According to the 2020 census, about 262 people live there. Walcott is also part of the larger Wahpeton area, which includes parts of North Dakota and Minnesota.
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Walcott's Location and Size
Walcott is a small place in terms of land. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 1.02 square miles (2.63 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
People Living in Walcott
The number of people living in Walcott has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 53 | — | |
| 1970 | 166 | — | |
| 1980 | 186 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 178 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 189 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 235 | 24.3% | |
| 2020 | 262 | 11.5% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 266 | 13.2% | |
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Walcott's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of all people) showed that 235 people lived in Walcott. These people lived in 94 different homes, and 66 of these were families.
The city had about 230 people per square mile. There were 103 housing units, which means there were 103 places where people could live.
Most people in Walcott were White (96.6%). A small number were African American (0.9%), or from other races (0.9%). About 1.7% of people were from two or more races. Also, 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, about 35% had children under 18 living there. Many homes (59.6%) had married couples. About 22.3% of homes had just one person living there. Around 8.5% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Walcott was about 33.9 years. About 28.9% of residents were under 18. About 32.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
Public Services in Walcott
Walcott has important services to help its residents. The Richland County Sheriff's Office helps keep the community safe. The Walcott Fire Department is there for fire and rescue needs. For medical emergencies, the Kindred Ambulance Service provides help.
See also
In Spanish: Walcott (Dakota del Norte) para niños
