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Walnut

Illinois · 1,267 residents (2025 est.) · 0.799 sq mi
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Walnut has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $102,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,282
−12%since 2000
from 1,461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,605 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,829 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,267 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Walnut
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,750
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,227 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,133
+60%since 2000
from $20,126 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−10%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−2%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,444)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,225)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(15)
Diversity Score10.7%(138)
Diversity Score
11
+684%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut, Illinois?

Walnut, Illinois has about 1,282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut, Illinois?

The typical household in Walnut, Illinois earns about $61,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut, Illinois expensive?

In Walnut, Illinois, the median home is worth about $102,100, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut, Illinois?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut, Illinois?

About 7.0% of people in Walnut, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 189 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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