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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Walnut Creek

North Carolina · 628 residents · 2.126 sq mi
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Walnut Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $67,621. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 231 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $173,300. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 154% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

628
−27%vs 2000
vs 859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
295 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.7
−15%vs 2000
vs 47.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5228391K1K2K1990201020202024Walnut Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,621
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $96,037 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$26,756
−41%vs 2000
vs $45,070 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.1%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$173,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $271,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$875
vs $0 in 2000
US average: $450
94.7%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.8% in 2000
5.3% rent
2.6
−9%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(623)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(22)
4
−61%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
96.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 98.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
24.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.6 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Walnut Creek, North Carolina?

Walnut Creek, North Carolina has about 628 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Walnut Creek, North Carolina earns about $67,621 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 $173,300, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Creek, North Carolina?

About 56.7% 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 2.1% of people in Walnut Creek, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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