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Walnut Cove

North Carolina · 1,609 residents (2025 est.) · 2.522 sq mi
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Walnut Cove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,815. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $217,300. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,115
+44%since 2000
from 1,465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
−9%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,609 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9561K2K2K3K1990201020202024Walnut Cove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,815
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,944 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,881
+54%since 2000
from $16,117 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+6%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade28.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
45.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+100%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(1,151)
Black19%(279)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.1%(603)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(1,276)
Black28.5%(602)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.5%(180)
Diversity Score68.4%(1,446)
Diversity Score
68
+66%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 57.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Cove, North Carolina?

Walnut Cove, North Carolina has about 2,115 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walnut Cove, North Carolina?

The typical household in Walnut Cove, North Carolina earns about $44,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Cove, North Carolina expensive?

In Walnut Cove, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $217,300, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Cove, North Carolina?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Cove, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walnut Cove, North Carolina?

About 18.4% of people in Walnut Cove, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Cove, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Cove, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,026 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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