Walnut Grove, Sumner County, Tennessee facts for kids
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Walnut Grove, Tennessee
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 Walnut Grove, Sumner County, Tennessee
Location in Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Sumner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.82 sq mi (12.48 km2) |
| • Land | 4.82 sq mi (12.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 911 |
| • Density | 189.12/sq mi (73.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 47-77820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1273715 |
Walnut Grove is a small community in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 911 people lived there.
Walnut Grove was once a town! It officially became a town in 1998. However, it stopped being a town on July 1, 2001. This happened because the law that allowed it to become a town was later found to be against the rules.
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Where is Walnut Grove Located?
Walnut Grove is found in the state of Tennessee. Its exact location is 36°28′53″N 86°36′44″W / 36.48139°N 86.61222°W.
Land Area of Walnut Grove
According to the United States Census Bureau, Walnut Grove covers an area of about 4.8 square miles (12.48 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Walnut Grove?
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| 2020 | 911 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 677 people living in Walnut Grove. These people lived in 241 different homes. Most of the homes (200 of them) were families.
Population Details from 2000
- Homes: There were 241 homes in Walnut Grove.
- Families: About 75% of these homes were married couples living together.
- Children: In about 33% of the homes, there were children under 18 years old.
- Older Adults: About 6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years or older.
- Average Family Size: On average, a family in Walnut Grove had about 3 people.
Age Groups in Walnut Grove
The people in Walnut Grove were spread across different age groups:
- About 22% were under 18 years old.
- About 10% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- About 30% were adults aged 25 to 44.
- About 28% were adults aged 45 to 64.
- About 10% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Walnut Grove in 2000 was 38 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Walnut Grove (condado de Sumner) para niños
