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Walnut

Iowa · 785 residents · 2.198 sq mi
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Walnut has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
785
+1%since 2000
from 778 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
357 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 354 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.9
+12%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6068071K1K1K1990201020202024Walnut
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,154 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,876
+27%since 2000
from $16,489 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $294 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(755)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(753)
Black1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.8%(6)
Other3.3%(26)
Diversity Score15.1%(119)
Diversity Score
15
+262%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut, Iowa?

Walnut, Iowa has about 785 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut, Iowa?

The typical household in Walnut, Iowa earns about $50,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut, Iowa expensive?

In Walnut, Iowa, the median home is worth about $84,900, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut, Iowa?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut, Iowa?

About 12.2% of people in Walnut, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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