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Walnut Grove

California · 1,452 residents · 10.201 sq mi
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Walnut Grove is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,984. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 783 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $505,400. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 404%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,452
+117%since 2000
from 669 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
142 / sq mi
+117%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+27%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5798491K1K2K2000201020202024Walnut Grove
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,984
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,848
+274%since 2000
from $14,939 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+41.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$505,400
+404%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $676 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
50.1% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+312%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(609)
Black2.1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino45.5%(660)
Asian6.1%(89)
Other3.1%(45)
Diversity Score75.3%(1,093)
Diversity Score
75
−5%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, California?

Walnut Grove, California has about 1,452 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Grove, California earns about $73,984 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 $505,400, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, California?

About 32.9% 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 0.0% of people in Walnut Grove, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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