Walnut Grove, Washington facts for kids
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Walnut Grove, Washington
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Location of Walnut Grove
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km2) |
| • Land | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,790 |
| • Density | 2,557/sq mi (987.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| FIPS code | 53-76055 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1512772 |
Walnut Grove is a special kind of community in Clark County, Washington, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially run by its own local government.
In 2010, about 9,790 people lived in Walnut Grove. This was a big jump from 2000, when the population was 7,164. Walnut Grove is also known for being a well-off area. It ranks 78th out of 522 places in Washington state based on how much money people earn there.
Where is Walnut Grove?
Walnut Grove is located in the southern part of Clark County. It's surrounded by several other communities.
- To the southeast and west, it borders the city of Vancouver.
- To the south, you'll find Minnehaha.
- Hazel Dell is to the west.
- To the northwest is Salmon Creek.
- Barberton is to the north.
- And to the east, you'll find Five Corners.
The total area of Walnut Grove is about 9.9 square kilometers (or about 3.8 square miles). All of this area is land.
People in Walnut Grove
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,906 | — | |
| 2000 | 7,164 | 83.4% | |
| 2010 | 9,790 | 36.7% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Walnut Grove has changed over time.
- In 1990, there were 3,906 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 7,164 people.
- In 2010, it reached 9,790 people.
In 2000, there were 2,737 households in Walnut Grove. A household means all the people living in one home. Most of these households (2,003) were families.
Age Groups
The people living in Walnut Grove come from all age groups.
- About 25.9% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 7.5% were young adults, aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 30.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.8% were aged 45 to 64.
- And 11.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Walnut Grove in 2000 was 37 years.
Household Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Walnut Grove was about $52,788 per year. For families, the average income was around $56,125 per year.
See also
In Spanish: Walnut Grove (Washington) para niños
