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Walnut Creek

California · 70,127 residents · 19.76 sq mi
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Walnut Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $814,900. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
70,127
+9%since 2000
from 64,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,549 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 3,254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+5%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
60K62K65K68K71K1990201020202024Walnut Creek
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,689
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,238 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,894
+75%since 2000
from $39,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$814,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,247
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,024 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
7.5
+40%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(51,834)
Black1%(666)
Hispanic / Latino6%(3,851)
Asian9.3%(5,968)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.9%(23,716)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(44,922)
Black2.1%(1,477)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(7,304)
Asian16.5%(11,538)
Other6%(4,232)
Diversity Score67.4%(47,256)
Diversity Score
67
+83%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Creek, California?

Walnut Creek, California has about 70,127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Creek, California earns about $108,689 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 $814,900, and the typical rent is about $2,247 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Creek, California?

About 68.4% 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 5.3% 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 9,558 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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