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Walnut Creek

North Carolina · 1,119 residents (2025 est.) · 2.126 sq mi
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Walnut Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $468,700. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 130% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,422
+66%since 2000
from 859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
669 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
−11%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,119 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5228391K1K2K1990201020202024Walnut Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,037 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,495
+92%since 2000
from $45,070 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+27%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$468,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,788
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.4%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(818)
Black1.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.1%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(79)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,295)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(31)
Asian1.3%(18)
Other4.6%(65)
Diversity Score21%(298)
Diversity Score
21
+129%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+104%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 97.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2012
from 10.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−95.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 95.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Creek, North Carolina?

Walnut Creek, North Carolina has about 1,422 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Creek, North Carolina earns about $166,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walnut Creek, North Carolina expensive?

In Walnut Creek, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $468,700, and the typical rent is about $1,788 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Creek, North Carolina?

About 68.2% of adults age 25 and over in Walnut Creek, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.6% of people in Walnut Creek, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walnut Creek, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Walnut Creek, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 794 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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