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Walnut Grove

California · 926 residents · 10.201 sq mi
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Walnut Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,878. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $561,500. Despite a median home value of $561,500, the poverty rate sits 44% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 362%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
926
+38%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
91 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+16%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5798491K1K2K2000201020202024Walnut Grove
2024926
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,878
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,179 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,243
+216%since 2000
from $14,939 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+49.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+3%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$561,500
+362%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,471
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
55.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−57.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
+329%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(168)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino46.8%(313)
Asian20.9%(140)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.2%(530)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(396)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(416)
Asian12.3%(114)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score75%(695)
Diversity Score
75
−5%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+77%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.6%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 67.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 30.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, California?

Walnut Grove, California has about 926 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Grove, California earns about $78,878 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Grove, California expensive?

In Walnut Grove, California, the median home is worth about $561,500, and the typical rent is about $1,471 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, California?

About 40.2% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Grove, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Grove, California?

About 17.9% of people in Walnut Grove, California live below the federal poverty line.

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