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Walton

Indiana · 962 residents · 0.428 sq mi
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Walton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,500. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
962
−10%since 2000
from 1,069 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,248 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6588481K1K1K1990201020202024Walton
2024827
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,368
+43%since 2000
from $19,087 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(815)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(103)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score27.1%(260)
Diversity Score
27
+10%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton, Indiana?

Walton, Indiana has about 962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walton, Indiana?

The typical household in Walton, Indiana earns about $51,500 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Walton, Indiana?

About 10.1% 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 3.8% 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 91 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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