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Walnut

California · 27,316 residents (2025 est.) · 8.989 sq mi
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#44Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82651.9%#142Highest median rentof 6,764$3,202#251Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,014,000
The short version

Walnut is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,449. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,014,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,611
−8%since 2000
from 30,004 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,072 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
+26%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,316 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,449
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,015 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,304
+108%since 2000
from $25,196 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+17%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,014,000
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,202
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,223 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
+126%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(5,463)
Black4.1%(1,237)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(5,803)
Asian55.5%(16,665)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.6%(22,394)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(2,518)
Black1.9%(527)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(4,762)
Asian68.7%(18,982)
Other3%(822)
Diversity Score61%(16,845)
Diversity Score
61
−18%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
51.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2017
from 93.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 35.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 12.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut, California?

Walnut, California has about 27,611 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut, California?

The typical household in Walnut, California earns about $129,449 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut, California expensive?

In Walnut, California, the median home is worth about $1,014,000, and the typical rent is about $3,202 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut, California?

About 57.3% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut, California?

About 10.1% of people in Walnut, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,494 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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