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Walden

Colorado · 606 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 $46,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $165,000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
−17%since 2000
from 734 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,809 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4395656908159411990201020202024Walden
2024573
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,861
+117%since 2000
from $16,964 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,000
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+82%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.3%(105)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.8%(11)
Diversity Score40.9%(248)
Diversity Score
41
+144%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+158%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walden, Colorado?

Walden, Colorado has about 606 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walden, Colorado?

The typical household in Walden, Colorado earns about $46,250 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 $165,000.

How educated are people in Walden, Colorado?

About 28.7% 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 19.1% 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 293 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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