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Walton

Kentucky · 3,635 residents · 4.74 sq mi
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Walton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,913. Population has grown 48% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $137,700. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,635
+48%since 2000
from 2,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
767 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.2
−5%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Walton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,913
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,462 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,476
+13%since 2000
from $17,296 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,700
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$507
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,372)
Black0.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(144)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(3,433)
Black1.4%(51)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(62)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other2%(72)
Diversity Score13.5%(492)
Diversity Score
14
+131%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton, Kentucky?

Walton, Kentucky has about 3,635 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Walton, Kentucky earns about $48,913 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 $137,700, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Walton, Kentucky?

About 17.4% 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 10.5% 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 1,601 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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