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Walton

Kansas · 219 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Walton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,167. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
−23%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
704 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+29%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1682082482883281990201020202024Walton
2024223
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,406
+58%since 2000
from $16,679 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−13%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(263)
Black1.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(195)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(11)
Diversity Score24.7%(54)
Diversity Score
25
+91%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton, Kansas?

Walton, Kansas has about 219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walton, Kansas?

The typical household in Walton, Kansas earns about $54,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walton, Kansas expensive?

In Walton, Kansas, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Walton, Kansas?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Walton, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walton, Kansas?

About 11.1% of people in Walton, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walton, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Walton, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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