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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walton

Kentucky · 2,450 residents · 4.74 sq mi
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Walton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,462. Population has grown 20% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $95,200. Households here earn about 26% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,450
+20%since 1990
from 2,034 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.9
+7%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Walton
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58%(196)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(189)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.7%(212)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.9%(194)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.3%(155)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.8%(362)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.8%(437)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.1%(272)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 646.4%(156)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.2%(153)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.2%(104)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.8%(20)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,462
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,734 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,296
+63%since 1990
from $10,617 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.7%
−9.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
32.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Walton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,987)
Black1.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(2)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,372)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.7%(17)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.7%(98)
Puerto Rican0.3%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German19.9%(1,143)
Irish19.6%(1,122)
American8.5%(486)
English6.3%(360)
Italian4.7%(267)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(130)
Scottish1.6%(90)
Polish1.4%(80)
French0.8%(46)
Dutch0.5%(29)
West Indian0.5%(28)
Jamaican0.5%(28)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.4%(22)
Austrian0.3%(20)
Belgian0.2%(10)
Swedish0.2%(10)
Swiss0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−19%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.3%(247)
Married56.7%(495)
Widowed1.1%(10)
Divorced13.9%(121)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(203)
Married51.1%(497)
Widowed9.9%(96)
Divorced18.1%(176)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton, Kentucky?

Walton, Kentucky has about 2,450 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Walton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Walton, Kentucky earns about $42,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walton, Kentucky expensive?

In Walton, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Walton, Kentucky?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Walton, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walton, Kentucky?

About 7.7% of people in Walton, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walton, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Walton, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 416 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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