Walnut Springs, Texas

Walnut Springs is a city located in Bosque County in Central Texas, United States. The population was 827 at the 2010 census.

For the town in Dewitt's Colony, see Seguin, Texas.

Walnut Springs, Texas
City
Location of Walnut Springs, Texas
Location of Walnut Springs, Texas
Coordinates: 32°3′30″N 97°44′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBosque
Area
[1]
 • Total1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2)
 • Land1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
912 ft (278 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total827
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
868
 • Density652.14/sq mi (251.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76690
Area code254
FIPS code48-76348[3]
GNIS feature ID1349451[4]

Geography

Walnut Springs is located at 32°3′30″N 97°44′57″W (32.058353, –97.749190).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890682—
19101,340—
19201,4498.1%
1930765−47.2%
1940723−5.5%
1950626−13.4%
1960490−21.7%
19704951.0%
198061323.8%
199071616.8%
20007555.4%
20108279.5%
2019 (est.)868[2]5.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

2020 census
Walnut Springs racial composition[7]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[lower-alpha 1]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 423 53.21%
Black or African American (NH) 3 0.38%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 5 0.63%
Some Other Race (NH) 2 0.25%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 26 3.27%
Hispanic or Latino 336 42.26%
Total 795

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 795 people, 254 households, and 209 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, 755 people, 262 households, and 190 families were residing in the city. The population density was 566.4 people/sq mi (219.2/km2). The 312 housing units averaged 234.1/sq mi (90.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.95% White, 1.32% Native American, 8.08% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 28.08% of the population.

Of the 262 households, 35.9% had children under 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.1% were not families. About 24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.88, and the average family size was 3.46.

In the city, the age distribution was 33.0% under 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,598, and for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $24,643 versus $14,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,332. About 19.7% of families and 30.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.7% of those under 18 and 17.2% of those 65 or over.

Education

The City of Walnut Springs is served by the Walnut Springs Independent School District. The city features a single high school, Walnut Springs High School.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  8. https://www.census.gov/
  9. "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  1. Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[8][9]
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