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Walnut Park

California · 15,214 residents · 0.749 sq mi
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Walnut Park has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,408. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $431,900. Despite a median home value of $431,900, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,214
−6%since 2000
from 16,180 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
20,312 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 21,602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+30%since 2000
from 27.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Walnut Park
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,408
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,837 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,429
+79%since 2000
from $10,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$431,900
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $166,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,196
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $580 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+51%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(214)
Black0.4%(54)
Hispanic / Latino97.4%(14,817)
Asian0.3%(52)
Other0.2%(31)
Diversity Score5.7%(867)
Diversity Score
6
−39%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
49.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+76%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
47.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−54.0 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Park, California?

Walnut Park, California has about 15,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Park, California earns about $61,408 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 $431,900, and the typical rent is about $1,196 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 16.2% 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 492 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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