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Walton

Indiana · 1,024 residents (2025 est.) · 0.428 sq mi
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Walton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,660. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 242 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $98,600. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% 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
827
−23%since 2000
from 1,069 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,932 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 2,498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+41%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,024 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6588481K1K1K1990201020202024Walton
2024827
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,660
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,641
+66%since 2000
from $19,087 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+25%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+35%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(939)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(114)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(264)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(655)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(156)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(16)
Diversity Score42.1%(348)
Diversity Score
42
+70%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
63.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2016
from 82.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2016
from 17.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton, Indiana?

Walton, Indiana has about 827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walton, Indiana?

The typical household in Walton, Indiana earns about $45,660 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walton, Indiana expensive?

In Walton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Walton, Indiana?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Walton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walton, Indiana?

About 20.8% of people in Walton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Walton, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 226 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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