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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Walden

New York · 6,164 residents · 2.009 sq mi
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Walden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $43,507. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $102,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,164
+6%since 1990
from 5,836 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,068 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,905 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+8%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Walden
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,507
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,963 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,485
+52%since 1990
from $12,180 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$102,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$691
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $528 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
36.8% rent
2.4
−33%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(5,649)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(238)
Asian0.7%(41)
Diversity Score16.6%(970)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(5,264)
Black3.2%(200)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(576)
Asian0.6%(36)
Diversity Score29.9%(1,844)
30
+80%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−17%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walden, New York?

Walden, New York has about 6,164 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Walden, New York earns about $43,507 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 $102,900, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Walden, New York?

About 13.2% 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 9.8% 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 328 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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