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Walton

New York · 2,824 residents (2025 est.) · 1.542 sq mi
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Walton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,676. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 647 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,400. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,423
−21%since 2000
from 3,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,571 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.1
+36%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,824 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Walton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,676
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,550 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,765
+101%since 2000
from $16,269 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
+14%since 2010
from 0.471 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+38%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,972)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(42)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(152)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(2,230)
Black1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian1.1%(26)
Other5.8%(141)
Diversity Score18.7%(452)
Diversity Score
19
+277%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
15.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 19.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2012
from 25.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton, New York?

Walton, New York has about 2,423 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walton, New York earns about $34,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walton, New York expensive?

In Walton, New York, the median home is worth about $119,400, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Walton, New York?

About 25.3% of adults age 25 and over in Walton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walton, New York?

About 30.3% of people in Walton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Walton, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 900 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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