Walford, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Walford, Iowa
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Location of Walford, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| Counties | Benton, Linn |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,366 |
| • Density | 1,313.46/sq mi (506.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52351
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-81840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462607 |
| Website | http://www.cityofwalford.com |
Walford is a small city located in the state of Iowa, in the United States. It is unique because it sits across two different areas: Benton County and Linn County. In 2020, about 1,366 people called Walford home. This city is also part of the larger Cedar Rapids metropolitan area.
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A Look at Walford's History
Walford was first established in 1884. It was originally named Terry. This happened when the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad built its tracks through the area.
A few years later, in 1889, the town's name was changed. The United States Postal Service asked for the change. This was because the name "Terry" was too similar to another Iowa town, Perry, Iowa. So, the town became known as Walford.
Walford's Location and Size
Walford is located in Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 1.04 square miles (2.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Walford's Climate
Walford experiences all four seasons. Summers are warm, and winters can be very cold. The area gets rain and snow throughout the year. Most of the summer rain comes from thunderstorms. Sometimes, a tropical weather system might bring rain too.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −2 (28) |
1 (33) |
8 (46) |
17 (62) |
22 (72) |
27 (81) |
29 (85) |
28 (83) |
24 (76) |
18 (64) |
8 (47) |
0 (32) |
15 (59) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −12 (10) |
−9 (15) |
−3 (26) |
3 (38) |
9 (49) |
14 (58) |
17 (62) |
16 (60) |
11 (51) |
5 (41) |
−2 (28) |
−9 (16) |
3 (38) |
| Average precipitation days | 1.1 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 32.7 |
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Walford's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Walford has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
- In 1960, there were 264 people.
- By 1990, the population had slowly grown to 303.
- Then, between 1990 and 2000, the population jumped to 1,224 people.
- In 2010, it reached 1,463 residents.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 1,366 people living in Walford.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1960 | 264 | — |
| 1970 | 286 | +8.3% |
| 1980 | 285 | −0.3% |
| 1990 | 303 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 1,224 | +304.0% |
| 2010 | 1,463 | +19.5% |
| 2020 | 1,366 | −6.6% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Walford's Population in 2020
The 2020 census counted 1,366 people living in Walford. There were 485 households and 403 families. The city had about 1,313 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Walford, about 94.4%, were White. A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Walford was 40.1 years.
- About 30.2% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 33.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.3% were 65 years old or older.
Slightly more than half of the residents, 52.2%, were male. The rest, 47.8%, were female.
Walford's Population in 2010
The 2010 census showed 1,463 people lived in Walford. There were 479 households. About 52.0% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 75.6%, were married couples.
The average age in the city was 35.1 years.
- About 33.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 5.3% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between males (51.4%) and females (48.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Walford (Iowa) para niños
