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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walnut

California · 29,105 residents · 8.989 sq mi
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Walnut is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $64,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $320,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

29,105
−3%vs 2000
vs 30,004 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,238 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 3,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.4
−15%vs 2000
vs 37.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$64,333
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,015 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$18,749
−26%vs 2000
vs $25,196 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$320,100
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $280,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$979
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,223 in 2000
US average: $450
90.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.9% in 2000
9.1% rent
5.0
+44%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(5,463)
Black4.1%(1,237)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(5,803)
Asian55.5%(16,665)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.6%(22,394)
1990
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(14,008)
Black6.7%(1,936)
Hispanic / Latino23%(6,704)
Asian37.5%(10,909)
Other7.7%(2,252)
Diversity Score89%(25,912)
89
+19%vs 2000
vs 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.1%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.4 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 28.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Walnut, California?

Walnut, California has about 29,105 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Walnut, California?

The typical household in Walnut, California earns about $64,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut, California expensive?

In Walnut, California, the median home is worth about $320,100, and the typical rent is about $979 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut, California?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut, California?

About 4.1% of people in Walnut, 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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