Walnut Grove, Missouri facts for kids
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Walnut Grove, Missouri
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| Nickname(s):
Possum Trot
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Location of Walnut Grove, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 652 |
| • Density | 1,049.92/sq mi (405.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65770
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-76840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0735899 |
| Website | https://www.walnutgrovecity.com/ |
Walnut Grove is a small city located in Greene County, Missouri, in the United States. It is a part of the larger Springfield Metropolitan Area. In 2020, about 652 people lived there.
A reporter once described Walnut Grove as a farming community. It has a smaller tax base compared to bigger cities.
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Discovering Walnut Grove's Past
Walnut Grove was officially planned and mapped out in 1859. It got its name from the many wild black walnut trees that grew nearby.
Before it was called Walnut Grove, the town had a fun nickname: Possum Trot! This name came from the large number of possums that lived in the area.
Walnut Grove's Location and Size
Walnut Grove is located at coordinates 37.410728 degrees north and -93.548305 degrees west. The city covers a total area of about 0.62 square miles (1.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city is about 20 miles (32 kilometers) north of Springfield, Missouri. Many people who live in Walnut Grove also work in Springfield or in nearby Bolivar.
Walnut Grove's Population and Community Life
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 264 | — | |
| 1920 | 403 | — | |
| 1930 | 387 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 310 | −19.9% | |
| 1950 | 347 | 11.9% | |
| 1960 | 373 | 7.5% | |
| 1970 | 442 | 18.5% | |
| 1980 | 504 | 14.0% | |
| 1990 | 549 | 8.9% | |
| 2000 | 630 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 665 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 652 | −2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Walnut Grove is a lively community! It used to host an annual event in September called 'Possum Trot Days'. This event often included a big town-wide garage sale. There were also many fun activities at the community park.
The town also celebrates bluegrass music every year. This festival is called 'Pickin' in the Park'. It takes place on the second Saturday in June.
A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 665 people living in Walnut Grove. These people lived in 274 households. About 184 of these households were families.
The city had about 1072 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Walnut Grove were White (97.6%). A small number were Native American (1.4%) or African American (0.2%). Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background (0.8%).
About 33.6% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households (49.6%) were married couples living together. About 28.1% of all households had just one person living there. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in the city was about 35.9 years. About 26% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15.9% were 65 years or older. There were more females (54.9%) than males (45.1%) in the city.
What Drives Walnut Grove's Economy?
The economy of Walnut Grove includes different types of businesses. As of 2019, there are companies focused on construction. There are also businesses that do screen printing.
Learning in Walnut Grove: Education
The local schools in Walnut Grove are part of the Walnut Grove R-V School District. This district provides education for the children living in the area.
Famous People from Walnut Grove
- Ken Gables (1919–1960) was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ken Gables was born and also passed away in Walnut Grove.
See also
In Spanish: Walnut Grove (Misuri) para niños
