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Walters

Minnesota · 70 residents (2025 est.) · 0.198 sq mi
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Walters has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,125. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57
−35%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
288 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+48%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:70 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4974991231481990201020202024Walters
202457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,125
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,472
+105%since 2000
from $10,472 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+9%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
76.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20%(11)
Diversity Score
20
+23%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.9%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
38.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.6%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.1%
+26.3 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walters, Minnesota?

Walters, Minnesota has about 57 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walters, Minnesota?

The typical household in Walters, Minnesota earns about $38,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Walters, Minnesota?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Walters, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walters, Minnesota?

About 33.3% of people in Walters, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walters, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Walters, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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