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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walnut Creek

California · 64,296 residents · 19.76 sq mi
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Walnut Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,238. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $337,700. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

64,296
+6%since 1990
from 60,569 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,254 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 3,065 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.1
+8%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
60K62K65K68K71K1990201020202024Walnut Creek
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$63,238
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,529 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$39,875
+51%since 1990
from $26,354 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$337,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,024
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $720 in 1990
US average: $602
68.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
31.7% rent
5.3
−16%since 1990
from 6.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(54,986)
Black0.8%(507)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(2,774)
Asian6.7%(4,072)
Diversity Score30%(18,178)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(51,834)
Black1%(666)
Hispanic / Latino6%(3,851)
Asian9.3%(5,968)
Diversity Score36.9%(23,716)
37
+23%since 1990
from 30 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.0%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 46.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 94.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.5%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
−9%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Creek, California?

Walnut Creek, California has about 64,296 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walnut Creek, California?

The typical household in Walnut Creek, California earns about $63,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Creek, California expensive?

In Walnut Creek, California, the median home is worth about $337,700, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Creek, California?

About 54.0% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Creek, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Creek, California?

About 3.7% of people in Walnut Creek, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Creek, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Creek, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,727 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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