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Walnut Grove

Alabama · 698 residents · 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 $22,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,100. Households here earn about 48% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
698
−2%since 2000
from 710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
139 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+23%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6707538369191K1990201020202024Walnut Grove
2024896
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,031
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,311
+16%since 2000
from $12,372 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$283
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−40.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+97%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(674)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(8)
Diversity Score6.9%(48)
Diversity Score
7
+385%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, Alabama?

Walnut Grove, Alabama has about 698 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Alabama earns about $22,031 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 $91,100, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Alabama?

About 4.4% 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 21.2% of people in Walnut Grove, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Grove, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Grove, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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