Walton, Kentucky facts for kids
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Walton, Kentucky
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Walton City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"The Place To Be"
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Location of Walton in Boone County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| Counties | Boone, Kenton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.76 sq mi (12.33 km2) |
| • Land | 4.74 sq mi (12.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,460 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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5,576 |
| • Density | 1,151.90/sq mi (444.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41094
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-80490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405669 |
Walton is a city in Kentucky, located in both Boone and Kenton counties. It's known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local government. In 2020, about 5,460 people lived here. The city's motto is "The Place To Be."
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History of Walton
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Walton was officially started in 1840. It began to grow a lot when the railroad reached the city in 1869. The railroad made it easier for people and goods to travel, helping Walton become a busier place.
Geography and Location
Walton is in the southeastern part of Boone County. A small piece of the city also stretches into southwestern Kenton County.
Main Roads and Travel
The main road through the center of Walton is U.S. Route 25, also known as Main Street. Big highways like I-75 and I-71 are just west of the city. You can get to Walton from I-75 by taking exit 171.
Distances to Other Cities
Walton is about 21 miles (34 km) south of downtown Cincinnati. If you head south on I-75, Lexington is about 64 miles (103 km) away. Louisville is about 82 miles (132 km) southwest on I-71. Walton is also the highest point between Cincinnati and Louisville.
Area of the City
The total area of Walton is about 4.76 square miles (12.33 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People of Walton (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 289 | — | |
| 1890 | 484 | 67.5% | |
| 1900 | 538 | 11.2% | |
| 1910 | 650 | 20.8% | |
| 1920 | 642 | −1.2% | |
| 1930 | 854 | 33.0% | |
| 1940 | 973 | 13.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,358 | 39.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,530 | 12.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,801 | 17.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,651 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,034 | 23.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,450 | 20.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,635 | 48.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,460 | 50.2% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 5,576 | 53.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,450 people living in Walton. These people lived in 913 households, with 665 of them being families. Most of the people living in Walton were White. There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races.
Households and Families
About 41% of households in Walton had children under 18 living there. More than half of the households were married couples living together. About 15% of households had a female head without a husband present. The average household had about 2.67 people.
Age Groups
The population of Walton included people of all ages. About 30% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 33% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 11% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Walton was 33 years.
Education in Walton
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Most of Walton is part of the Walton-Verona Independent Schools district. This district has an elementary school in nearby Verona. There is also a middle school and a high school located right in Walton.
Schools in the District
The elementary school teaches students from preschool up to fourth grade. It has about 500 students. The middle school serves students from fifth through eighth grade. The high school is for students in ninth through twelfth grade.
Other School Districts
A small part of Walton is in Kenton County. This area is part of the Kenton County School District.
Private Schools and Colleges
Walton also has a private elementary school called St. Joseph Academy. There are other private high schools nearby. For older students, there are many colleges and universities within 50 miles (80 km) of Walton. These include Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More College.
Public Library
Walton has its own public library. It is a branch of the Boone County Public Library system.
See also
In Spanish: Walton (Kentucky) para niños
