Walton, Nebraska facts for kids
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Walton, Nebraska
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 Walton, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Walton, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Lancaster |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.46 sq mi (8.97 km2) |
| • Land | 3.46 sq mi (8.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 351 |
| • Density | 101.33/sq mi (39.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68461
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-51280 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583903 |
Walton is a small community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's like a town but does not have its own local government. In 2020, about 351 people lived there. Walton is also home to the main office for the Boy Scouts of America's Cornhusker Council.
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History of Walton
The first and only post office in Walton opened in 1880. The community was named after an early settler. His name was A. Walton.
Geography of Walton
Walton is in the eastern part of Lancaster County, Nebraska. It is located just east of Lincoln, which is the state capital.
Roads and Waterways
U.S. Route 34 forms the northern border of Walton. This highway can take you about 7 miles west to the center of Lincoln. It can also take you about 33 miles east to Union.
Walton covers an area of about 8.97 square kilometers (3.46 square miles) of land. Stevens Creek flows along its eastern side. This creek eventually joins Salt Creek. Salt Creek then flows into the Platte River.
Education in Walton
Students in Walton attend schools in the Waverly School District 145.
People of Walton
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| 2020 | 351 | — | |
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In 2020, Walton had 351 residents. The average age of people living here is around 52 years old. About 51.3% of the population is male, and 48.7% is female. Most people in Walton are White (97.4%). There are also small numbers of African American (1.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (0.7%), and Asian (1.6%) residents.
See also
In Spanish: Walton (Nebraska) para niños
