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Walden

New York · 6,935 residents (2025 est.) · 2.009 sq mi
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Walden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,487. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $333,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,868
+11%since 2000
from 6,164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,419 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+9%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,935 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Walden
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,487
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,507 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,174
+101%since 2000
from $18,485 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.1%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
−4%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$333,500
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+61%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(5,264)
Black3.2%(200)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(576)
Asian0.6%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.9%(1,844)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(3,133)
Black12.9%(886)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(1,812)
Asian3.7%(252)
Other11.4%(785)
Diversity Score86.4%(5,934)
Diversity Score
86
+189%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+101%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
3.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walden, New York?

Walden, New York has about 6,868 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walden, New York?

The typical household in Walden, New York earns about $87,487 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walden, New York expensive?

In Walden, New York, the median home is worth about $333,500, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Walden, New York?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Walden, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walden, New York?

About 11.1% of people in Walden, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walden, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Walden, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,032 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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