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Walnut Park

California · 14,958 residents · 0.749 sq mi
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Walnut Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,331. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $589,000. Despite a median home value of $589,000, the poverty rate sits 37% 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
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,958
−8%since 2000
from 16,180 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
19,971 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 21,602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+36%since 2000
from 27.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Walnut Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,331
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,837 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,357
+137%since 2000
from $10,275 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−6%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$589,000
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,483
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+58%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(533)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino95.8%(15,496)
Asian0.5%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(1,508)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(278)
Black0.6%(92)
Hispanic / Latino96.9%(14,501)
Asian0.5%(82)
Other0%(5)
Diversity Score7.5%(1,117)
Diversity Score
7
−20%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
56.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+70%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
44.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 72.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
14.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
84.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Park, California?

Walnut Park, California has about 14,958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Park, California earns about $80,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Park, California expensive?

In Walnut Park, California, the median home is worth about $589,000, and the typical rent is about $1,483 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Park, California?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Park, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Park, California?

About 17.1% of people in Walnut Park, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Park, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Park, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 236 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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