Walton in Gordano

Coordinates: 51°27′16″N 2°49′42″W / 51.4545°N 2.8283°W / 51.4545; -2.8283

Walton in Gordano is a village and civil parish in North Somerset, England. It is situated in a small valley at the side of the south-western end of the Gordano Valley, about a mile from Clevedon. The parish has a population of 273.

History

The parish of Walton was part of the Portbury Hundred.

Governance

The parish council has responsibility for local issues, including setting an annual precept (local rate) to cover the council's operating costs and producing annual accounts for public scrutiny. The parish council evaluates local planning applications and works with the local police, district council officers, and neighbourhood watch groups on matters of crime, security, and traffic. The parish council's role also includes initiating projects for the maintenance and repair of parish facilities, such as the village hall or community centre, playing fields and playgrounds, as well as consulting with the district council on the maintenance, repair, and improvement of highways, drainage, footpaths, public transport, and street cleaning. Conservation matters (including trees and listed buildings) and environmental issues are also of interest to the council.

Walton, Indiana

Walton is a town in Tipton Township, Cass County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,049 at the 2010 census.

History

Walton had its start in the year 1852 by the building of the railroad through that territory. It was named for its founder Gilbert W. Wall. The Walton post office was established in 1856.

Geography

Walton is located at 40°39′44″N 86°14′31″W / 40.66222°N 86.24194°W / 40.66222; -86.24194 (40.662327, -86.241860).

According to the 2010 census, Walton has a total area of 0.43 square miles (1.11 km²), all land.

Demographics

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,049 people, 408 households, and 284 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,439.5 inhabitants per square mile (941.9/km²). There were 449 housing units at an average density of 1,044.2 per square mile (403.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 4.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.5% of the population.