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Walden

New York · 6,818 residents · 2.009 sq mi
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Walden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $72,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,818
+11%since 2000
from 6,164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,394 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 3,068 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+7%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Walden
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,917
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,507 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,310
+86%since 2000
from $18,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,132
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $691 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+46%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(4,109)
Black8.8%(597)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(1,596)
Asian1.7%(119)
Other2.9%(197)
Diversity Score68.4%(4,662)
Diversity Score
68
+129%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.5%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walden, New York?

Walden, New York has about 6,818 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walden, New York earns about $72,917 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 $252,300, and the typical rent is about $1,132 a month.

How educated are people in Walden, New York?

About 21.4% 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 16.8% 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 982 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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