Walnut Grove, Georgia facts for kids
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Walnut Grove, Georgia
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Location in Walton County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Georgia | ||
| County | Walton | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.87 sq mi (7.45 km2) | ||
| • Land | 2.84 sq mi (7.36 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 1,322 | ||
| • Density | 465.33/sq mi (179.65/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
30052
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| Area code(s) | 470/678/770 | ||
| FIPS code | 13-80228 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 333357 | ||
Walnut Grove is a small town located in Walton County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,322 people lived there.
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History of Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove became an official town in 1905. This happened when the Georgia General Assembly decided to make it a town. The community got its name because there was a group of walnut trees nearby. These trees were close to where the town first started.
Geography of Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove is a small area of land. The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
People of Walnut Grove
The number of people living in Walnut Grove has changed over the years. You can see how the population has grown in the table below.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 112 | — | |
| 1920 | 143 | 27.7% | |
| 1930 | 110 | −23.1% | |
| 1940 | 117 | 6.4% | |
| 1950 | 121 | 3.4% | |
| 1960 | 119 | −1.7% | |
| 1970 | 175 | 47.1% | |
| 1980 | 387 | 121.1% | |
| 1990 | 458 | 18.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,241 | 171.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,330 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,322 | −0.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,575 | 18.4% | |
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Racial Makeup in 2020
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Walnut Grove in 2020. This information comes from the 2020 United States census.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,107 | 83.74% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 87 | 6.58% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.38% |
| Other/mixed | 59 | 4.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 | 4.69% |
In 2020, there were 1,322 people living in Walnut Grove. These people lived in 515 households, and 371 of these were families.
Education in Walnut Grove
The schools in Walnut Grove are managed by the Walton County School District. This district runs two schools right in the town:
- Walnut Grove Elementary School
- Walnut Grove High School
Famous People from Walnut Grove
Some well-known people have come from Walnut Grove:
- Barbecue Bob: A famous blues musician.
- Bazoline Estelle Usher: An important educator.
See also
In Spanish: Walnut Grove (Georgia) para niños
