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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walnut

California · 30,004 residents · 8.989 sq mi
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Walnut is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $81,015. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $280,300. Households here earn about 71% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

30,004
+3%since 1990
from 29,105 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,338 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 3,238 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.2
+18%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
27K28K29K30K31K1990201020202024Walnut
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$81,015
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,196
+34%since 1990
from $18,749 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$280,300
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,223
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $979 in 1990
US average: $602
88.9%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.9% in 1990
11.1% rent
3.5
−30%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

41.9%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 35.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 87.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.5%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6 min
−6%since 1990
from 30.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut, California?

Walnut, California has about 30,004 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walnut, California?

The typical household in Walnut, California earns about $81,015 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 $280,300, and the typical rent is about $1,223 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut, California?

About 41.9% 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 6.5% of people in Walnut, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 899 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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