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Walden

Colorado · 608 residents · 0.335 sq mi
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Walden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,284. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 126 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,800. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
608
−17%since 2000
from 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,815 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4395656908159411990201020202024Walden
2024573
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,284
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,602
−2%since 2000
from $16,964 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−44.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.6%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+91%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(513)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(82)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(13)
Diversity Score33.6%(204)
Diversity Score
34
+100%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.4 min
−20%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walden, Colorado?

Walden, Colorado has about 608 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walden, Colorado?

The typical household in Walden, Colorado earns about $30,284 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Walden, Colorado?

About 18.5% 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 21.2% 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 291 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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