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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walnut Creek

North Carolina · 859 residents · 2.126 sq mi
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Walnut Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,037. Population has grown 37% since 1990. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $271,000. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 145% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

859
+37%since 1990
from 628 in 1990
1990 – 2025
404 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 295 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.7
+17%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5228391K1K2K1990201020202024Walnut Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$96,037
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,621 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$45,070
+68%since 1990
from $26,756 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$271,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $173,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$0
−100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $875 in 1990
US average: $602
98.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 94.7% in 1990
1.2% rent
2.8
+10%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(623)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score3.5%(22)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(818)
Black1.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.1%(18)
Diversity Score9.1%(79)
9
+159%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

58.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
98.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 96.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
22.2%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 24.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−30%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 859 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Walnut Creek, North Carolina earns about $96,037 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 $271,000, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Creek, North Carolina?

About 58.5% 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 0.0% 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 231 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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