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Walton

Nebraska · 579 residents · 3.464 sq mi
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Walton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,088. Population has declined 7% since 2023. Median home value is $464,000. With a median age of 61.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 37% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
−7%since 2023
from 624 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
167 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 180 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
135268402535669201020202024Walton
2024579
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,088
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,725 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,343
−50%since 2023
from $62,333 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
−41%since 2023
from 0.663 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing52.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction52.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance32.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical32.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$464,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $491,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
7.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
75.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
−4%since 2023
from 10.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92%(574)
Black2.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(34)
Diversity Score18.8%(117)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(539)
Black2.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.8%(28)
Diversity Score16.3%(95)
Diversity Score
16
−13%since 2023
from 19 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+7%since 2023
from 15.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
81.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
Female
48.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton, Nebraska?

Walton, Nebraska has about 579 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walton, Nebraska?

The typical household in Walton, Nebraska earns about $48,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walton, Nebraska expensive?

In Walton, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $464,000.

How educated are people in Walton, Nebraska?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Walton, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walton, Nebraska?

About 2.1% of people in Walton, Nebraska 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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