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Walnut Grove

Alabama · 788 residents (2025 est.) · 5.027 sq mi
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Walnut Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,089. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,100. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Alabama median.

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

Total population
896
+26%since 2000
from 710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
178 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+34%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:788 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6707538369191K1990201020202024Walnut Grove
2024896
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,089
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
33.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$131,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+56%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(695)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(264)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(74)
Diversity Score64.8%(581)
Diversity Score
65
+4452%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.1%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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