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Walden

Tennessee · 1,965 residents (2025 est.) · 3.533 sq mi
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Walden is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,493. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $679,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,845
−6%since 2000
from 1,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
522 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+8%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,965 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Walden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,493
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,977 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$76,361
+105%since 2000
from $37,287 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
−10%since 2010
from 0.541 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$679,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $256,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,537
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $664 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+47%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,929)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,565)
Black5.1%(94)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(62)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other5.6%(103)
Diversity Score34.2%(631)
Diversity Score
34
+1124%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Walden, Tennessee?

Walden, Tennessee has about 1,845 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Walden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Walden, Tennessee earns about $124,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Walden, Tennessee expensive?

In Walden, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $679,900, and the typical rent is about $1,537 a month.

How educated are people in Walden, Tennessee?

About 64.9% of adults age 25 and over in Walden, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Walden, Tennessee?

About 3.1% of people in Walden, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Walden, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Walden, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 322 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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