Wall Lake, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wall Lake, Iowa
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City of Energy
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Location of Wall Lake, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Sac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 755 |
| • Density | 659.39/sq mi (254.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51466
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-82020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0462614 |
| Website | http://www.walllake.com |
Wall Lake is a small city in Sac County, Iowa, United States. It is a friendly community located in the central part of the state. In 2020, about 755 people lived there.
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Discovering Wall Lake's Past
Wall Lake was officially started in 1877. The city got its name from a nearby lake, which is also called Wall Lake.
Where is Wall Lake Located?
Wall Lake is found in Iowa, at specific coordinates: 42.271141 degrees North and -95.091724 degrees West. This means it is in the northern hemisphere and west of the Prime Meridian.
The city covers a total area of about 1.23 square miles (2.97 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Wall Lake?
Wall Lake has seen its population change over the years. Here is a quick look at how many people have lived there:
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 208 | — |
| 1890 | 439 | +111.1% |
| 1900 | 659 | +50.1% |
| 1910 | 561 | −14.9% |
| 1920 | 737 | +31.4% |
| 1930 | 749 | +1.6% |
| 1940 | 762 | +1.7% |
| 1950 | 753 | −1.2% |
| 1960 | 812 | +7.8% |
| 1970 | 936 | +15.3% |
| 1980 | 892 | −4.7% |
| 1990 | 875 | −1.9% |
| 2000 | 841 | −3.9% |
| 2010 | 819 | −2.6% |
| 2020 | 755 | −7.8% |
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Wall Lake's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 819 people living in Wall Lake. These people lived in 335 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Most of the people in Wall Lake were White (99.8%). A very small number were Asian or from two or more races.
The average age of people in the city was about 49 years old. About 22% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 29% were 65 years or older.
Learning in Wall Lake
Students in Wall Lake attend schools in the East Sac County Community School District. This school district was formed by combining smaller school districts over time.
Before 2011, Wall Lake was part of the Wall Lake View Auburn School District. Even earlier, it was part of the Wall Lake Community School District until 1996.
Famous People from Wall Lake
Wall Lake is the birthplace of some well-known individuals:
- Andy Williams, a very famous singer, was born in Wall Lake in 1927. He was known for his smooth voice and many popular songs.
- Adam Williams was an actor. He also received the Navy Cross for his bravery during World War II.
See also
In Spanish: Wall Lake (Iowa) para niños
