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Walton

New York · 3,088 residents · 1.542 sq mi
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Walton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,287. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,500. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,088
+1%since 2000
from 3,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,003 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,991 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
−2%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,287
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,550 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,881
+47%since 2000
from $16,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
46.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,897)
Black0.8%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(102)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.8%(366)
Diversity Score
12
+139%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
13.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walton, New York?

Walton, New York has about 3,088 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Walton, New York earns about $35,287 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 $102,500, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Walton, New York?

About 14.8% 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 14.6% 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 235 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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