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Walnut Creek

North Carolina · 1,084 residents · 2.126 sq mi
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Walnut Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $158,750. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $383,700. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 180% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,084
+26%since 2000
from 859 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
510 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
+1%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5228391K1K2K1990201020202024Walnut Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$158,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,037 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,873
+75%since 2000
from $45,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $271,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,409
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
97.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 98.8% in 2000
2.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(935)
Black4.7%(51)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(48)
Asian2.4%(26)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score28.1%(305)
Diversity Score
28
+207%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+84%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 97.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.2%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−97.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walnut Creek, North Carolina?

Walnut Creek, North Carolina has about 1,084 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walnut Creek, North Carolina earns about $158,750 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 $383,700, and the typical rent is about $1,409 a month.

How educated are people in Walnut Creek, North Carolina?

About 73.5% 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 0.6% 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 456 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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