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Walnut Grove

Georgia · 1,735 residents (2025 est.) · 2.855 sq mi
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Walnut Grove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,208. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,685
+36%since 2000
from 1,241 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 435 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+44%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,735 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3088191K2K2K1990201020202024Walnut Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,208
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,464 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,477
+43%since 2000
from $21,333 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+35.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+4%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,225
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.7%
+36.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+50%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,161)
Black2.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian1.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(156)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(1,186)
Black2.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(124)
Asian6.8%(114)
Other12.8%(215)
Diversity Score59.7%(1,006)
Diversity Score
60
+374%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+3%since 2000
from 30.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Grove, Georgia?

Walnut Grove, Georgia has about 1,685 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Grove, Georgia?

The typical household in Walnut Grove, Georgia earns about $83,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Grove, Georgia expensive?

In Walnut Grove, Georgia, the median home is worth about $264,300, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Grove, Georgia?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Grove, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Grove, Georgia?

About 9.7% of people in Walnut Grove, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Grove, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Grove, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,207 residents, a change of about 253 percent over that period.

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