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Walden

Colorado · 529 residents (2025 est.) · 0.335 sq mi
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Walden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,972. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $169,600. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
573
−22%since 2000
from 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,710 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+25%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:529 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4395656908159411990201020202024Walden
2024573
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,972
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,392
+97%since 2000
from $16,964 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+11%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,692
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+111%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(667)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(51)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(410)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.8%(142)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(21)
Diversity Score53.2%(305)
Diversity Score
53
+216%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walden, Colorado?

Walden, Colorado has about 573 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walden, Colorado?

The typical household in Walden, Colorado earns about $40,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walden, Colorado expensive?

In Walden, Colorado, the median home is worth about $169,600, and the typical rent is about $1,692 a month.

How educated are people in Walden, Colorado?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Walden, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walden, Colorado?

About 12.2% of people in Walden, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walden, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Walden, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 326 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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