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Walnut Cove

North Carolina · 1,586 residents · 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 $37,453. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $120,600. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
1,586
+8%since 2000
from 1,465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
629 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+14%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9561K2K2K3K1990201020202024Walnut Cove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,453
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,944 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,402
+33%since 2000
from $16,117 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
42.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,083)
Black22.6%(358)
Hispanic / Latino3%(47)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other8.1%(129)
Diversity Score62.1%(986)
Diversity Score
62
+51%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Cove, North Carolina?

Walnut Cove, North Carolina has about 1,586 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Cove, North Carolina earns about $37,453 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 $120,600, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Cove, North Carolina?

About 15.7% 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 497 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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