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Walnut Grove

Alabama · 788 residents (2025 est.) · 5.03 sq mi
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Walnut Grove is home to 896 people in Alabama. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 33.7% of people here live below the federal poverty line. At a median age of 45.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

896
+26%since 2000
from 710 in 2000
788 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
178 / sq mi
+20%since 2009
from 148 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
45.3
+34%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.03 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6707538369191K19902000201020202024Walnut Grove
2024896
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 512.1%(108)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(60)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.9%(35)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.4%(48)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(41)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.5%(58)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.9%(89)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.3%(182)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.7%(78)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411%(99)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410.9%(98)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$40,089
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$20,422
+65%since 2000
from $12,372 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
33.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.471
+14%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$131,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$550
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
80.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
19.3% rent
13.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.66 people
+16%since 2009
from 2.29 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
33.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
23.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.3
+12%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
59
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(695)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(264)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(74)
65
+3150%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican25.2%(226)
Cuban1.8%(16)
Ancestry
American22.7%(203)
Irish8.6%(77)
English7.7%(69)
Italian4.7%(42)
German2.8%(25)
Scottish1.6%(14)
Canadian0.7%(6)
French0.7%(6)
Dutch0.4%(4)
British0.3%(3)
Swedish0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
90.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
49.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
58.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
14.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
30.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
51.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
10.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
16.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2013
from 13.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
73.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
82.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
97.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
82.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
17.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married13.2%(45)
Married55.6%(189)
Widowed7.1%(24)
Divorced24.1%(82)
Women 15+
Never married12.7%(45)
Married70.3%(248)
Widowed6.2%(22)
Divorced10.8%(38)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

16.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2013
from 13.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
39.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
23.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
27.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
46.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 50.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18.4%(7)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era13.2%(5)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 38 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, Alabama?

Walnut Grove, Alabama has about 896 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Grove, Alabama?

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Alabama earns about $40,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Grove, Alabama expensive?

In Walnut Grove, Alabama, the median home is worth about $131,100, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Alabama?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Grove, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Grove, Alabama?

About 33.7% of people in Walnut Grove, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Grove, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Grove, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 178 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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