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CITY · 2010 ACS

Walden

New York · 6,978 residents · 2.009 sq mi
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Walden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $249,000. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,978
+13%since 2000
from 6,164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.0
+4%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.1%(497)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.2%(505)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.8%(547)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.8%(541)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.7%(471)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.3%(927)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4415.2%(1,060)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.8%(1,033)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411%(770)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.1%(353)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.8%(196)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over1.1%(78)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,760
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,507 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,326
+48%since 2000
from $18,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,000
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$844
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
−6%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(4,806)
Black8.8%(616)
Hispanic / Latino18.5%(1,288)
Asian1.3%(94)
Other2.3%(158)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican11.6%(801)
Dominican4.4%(305)
Nicaraguan0.6%(44)
Ecuadorian0.5%(36)
Ancestry
Italian20.6%(1,427)
Irish20.6%(1,425)
German15.9%(1,102)
English7.1%(494)
American7.1%(492)
Polish5.1%(355)
Dutch4%(276)
French2.6%(181)
Greek1.6%(110)
Canadian1.3%(89)
Bulgarian1.2%(82)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(81)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.2%(80)
Russian1%(69)
Hungarian0.9%(64)
Ukrainian0.8%(53)
Slovak0.5%(35)
Welsh0.4%(27)
British0.4%(26)
Austrian0.4%(25)
Czech0.3%(18)
Swedish0.2%(13)
Finnish0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+93%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.4%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(680)
Married58.3%(1,556)
Widowed0.4%(11)
Divorced15.7%(420)
Women 15+
Never married33.2%(932)
Married47.3%(1,328)
Widowed10.7%(301)
Divorced8.8%(246)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walden, New York?

Walden, New York has about 6,978 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walden, New York earns about $55,760 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 $249,000, and the typical rent is about $844 a month.

How educated are people in Walden, New York?

About 18.5% 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 6.2% 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 1,142 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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