Walters, Minnesota facts for kids
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Walters
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Location of Walters, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Faribault |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.523 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.523 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 343.28/sq mi (132.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56097
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-67900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397184 |
Walters is a small city located in Faribault County, Minnesota, in the United States. In 2010, about 73 people lived there.
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History of Walters
The city of Walters got its start in 1901. That year, a post office opened in the town. It stayed open for many years until 1996. The city was named after someone important who worked for the railroad.
Walters' Geography and Location
Walters is a small city, covering about 0.20 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Main Routes in Walters
You can find County Highways 30 and 31 running through the community. These are important roads for getting around. Minnesota State Highway 22 is also very close by.
Walters' Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 103 | — | |
| 1920 | 116 | 12.6% | |
| 1930 | 105 | −9.5% | |
| 1940 | 154 | 46.7% | |
| 1950 | 139 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 133 | −4.3% | |
| 1970 | 152 | 14.3% | |
| 1980 | 118 | −22.4% | |
| 1990 | 86 | −27.1% | |
| 2000 | 88 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 73 | −17.0% | |
| 2020 | 69 | −5.5% | |
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Walters' Population in 2010
In 2010, the city of Walters had 73 people living there. These people lived in 31 different homes. Most of the people living in Walters were White (98.6%). A small number (1.4%) were from other racial backgrounds, and 1.4% were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Households and Families in Walters
Out of the 31 homes, about 22.6% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (54.8%) were married couples living together. Some homes had a single parent, either a mother (3.2%) or a father (6.5%). About 25.8% of homes had just one person living there. The average number of people in each home was 2.35.
Age Groups in Walters
The average age of people in Walters was 43.8 years old. About 19.2% of the residents were under 18. People aged 65 or older made up 21.9% of the population. The city had slightly more males (54.8%) than females (45.2%).
See also
In Spanish: Walters (Minnesota) para niños
