Walker, Iowa facts for kids
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Walker, Iowa
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Location of Walker, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Linn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 688 |
| • Density | 918.56/sq mi (354.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52352
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-81885 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462608 |
Walker is a small city in Linn County, Iowa. It is part of the larger Cedar Rapids, Iowa metropolitan area. In 2020, about 688 people lived there.
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History of Walker
Walker started because of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. This was a railroad company that built train tracks. The city was named after W. W. Walker, who was the main engineer for the railroad.
Geography of Walker
Walker is a small city in terms of size. It covers about 0.77 square miles (1.97 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a very small part is water.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 505 | — |
| 1910 | 517 | +2.4% |
| 1920 | 464 | −10.3% |
| 1930 | 456 | −1.7% |
| 1940 | 462 | +1.3% |
| 1950 | 549 | +18.8% |
| 1960 | 584 | +6.4% |
| 1970 | 622 | +6.5% |
| 1980 | 733 | +17.8% |
| 1990 | 673 | −8.2% |
| 2000 | 750 | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 791 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 688 | −13.0% |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
In 2020, there were 688 people living in Walker. These people lived in 278 households, and 185 of these were families. A household is a group of people living together, and a family is a group of related people living together.
Most people in Walker (about 93.5%) were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds or a mix of two or more races. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Walker was about 41.7 years old.
- About 26.6% of the people were under 20 years old.
- About 16.3% were 65 years old or older.
- The rest of the population was between 20 and 64 years old.
There were slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%) in the city.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, Walker had 791 people. This was more than in 2020. There were 289 households. The average age was 34 years. About 32.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Walker
The public schools in the Walker area are run by the North Linn Community School District.
Just north of Walker, there used to be a school called Cono Christian School. It was an international boarding school, meaning students from different countries could live there while they studied. It was started in 1948. Today, this place is used as a summer camp and a center for retreats.
Notable People from Walker
Some interesting people have come from Walker:
- Clifton Brady – He was an architect who worked in Seattle. An architect is someone who designs buildings.
- Luella Klein – She was a doctor who specialized in obstetrics and gynecology. This means she helped women with pregnancy and childbirth.
- Joel Belz – He was a journalist and publisher. A journalist writes news, and a publisher helps create and distribute books or magazines.
See also
In Spanish: Walker (Iowa) para niños
