Walker, Missouri facts for kids
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Walker, Missouri
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Location of Walker, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 639.87/sq mi (247.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64790
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-76660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397176 |
Walker is a small city located in Vernon County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 199 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Missouri.
History of Walker
Walker began when a railroad line was built to that spot. The town was officially planned out in 1870. It was named after an early resident called Hiram F. Walker. A post office opened in Walker in 1871. The city officially became a city in 1886.
Where is Walker?
Walker is located where two Missouri roads, Route C and Route AA, meet. It is about seven miles northeast of Nevada. The community of Harwood is also nearby, about 5.5 miles to the northeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.31 square miles (0.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Walker
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 200 | — | |
| 1890 | 594 | 197.0% | |
| 1900 | 479 | −19.4% | |
| 1910 | 354 | −26.1% | |
| 1920 | 309 | −12.7% | |
| 1930 | 258 | −16.5% | |
| 1940 | 265 | 2.7% | |
| 1950 | 204 | −23.0% | |
| 1960 | 235 | 15.2% | |
| 1970 | 227 | −3.4% | |
| 1980 | 325 | 43.2% | |
| 1990 | 283 | −12.9% | |
| 2000 | 275 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 270 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 199 | −26.3% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, the census counted 270 people living in Walker. There were 113 households, and 73 of these were families. The city had about 871 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Walker in 2010 were White (96.7%). A small number were Native American (1.1%) or from other backgrounds. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 113 households, about 32.7% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (51.3%) were married couples living together. About 28.3% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The average age of people in Walker in 2010 was 41 years old. About 26.3% of residents were under 18. Around 16.7% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.1%) and females (48.9%).
See also
In Spanish: Walker (Misuri) para niños
