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Walton

Kentucky · 5,460 residents · 4.74 sq mi
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Walton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,010 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $165,500. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,460
+123%since 2000
from 2,450 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,152 / sq mi
+123%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.8
−6%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Walton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,462 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,759
+49%since 2000
from $17,296 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(4,847)
Black1.2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(181)
Asian1.2%(63)
Other1.3%(72)
Diversity Score17.2%(942)
Diversity Score
17
+194%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+24%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton, Kentucky?

Walton, Kentucky has about 5,460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walton, Kentucky?

The typical household in Walton, Kentucky earns about $73,750 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 $165,500, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Walton, Kentucky?

About 18.8% 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 8.7% 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 3,426 residents, a change of about 168 percent over that period.

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

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